Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest.” vss. 8-9
Luke 24:8-12
Luke reports that when the women arrived at the tomb of Jesus with their spices for anointing his body, they found it empty, and were baffled. Then in a scene reminiscent of the transfiguration, two men in dazzling garments joined them and announced that Jesus had been raised from the dead. After a moment of disbelief the women rushed to tell the disciples what had happened. We can imagine them rushing into the room where the eleven were hiding out and saying, “Christ is risen!” the same good news as we’re sharing in worship today.
But on that day the response was not, “He is risen, indeed,” but “You’ve got to be kidding!” The men dismissed the women’s story as an idle tale. Now there’s a good likelihood that some who hear that message this Easter morning have that same dismissive attitude. Such a response is not surprising – resurrection is hard to grasp. But many more will feel joy inside, and like Peter, be amazed at the wonder of it all. The women’s story was the spark that has changed our world, and is the source of hope in the face of death. In the midst of darkness there is light, and life always triumphs over the grave. And it’s true whether we believe it or not!
Thought for the Day: What draws people to worship on Easter?
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