Seeing Clearly, the Emptiness of the Tomb
Luke 24:5, “And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?”
Greetings! Today let us be thankful again for this day. Life is a precious thing and should not be taken lightly. Every day is a gift and should be cherished. History reminds us that Jesus’ life was a beacon of light to the world in every aspect. Three different times, He tried to relay the message to His disciples that His destiny here on earth was coming soon, and the world would deny Him but He would sacrifice His own life to save theirs and the people of the world. Many times, I find myself saying, “I’m listening” but then am I really hearing what is said? I feel that His disciples just didn’t want to hear that their Master could be ridiculed, mocked, beat, then crucified. The true meaning of His journey with them; preaching, teaching, healing; would finally be accepted after He died on the cross. Maybe we should see if we are listening with the intent on actually hearing! That tomb became empty so that we can accept that before we can have true salvation, we must empty the old and begin the new. Every step we take we must leave something behind. Just like in birth, we let go of the womb; in marriage we commit to unity letting go of independence, in careers we let go of things that keep us from striving in it. Before embracing a new life in Christ, we must empty ourselves of the old sinful ways and surrender to faithfully living a life like Christ did! Even in death we will be filled within His presence! We will leave the emptiness of this world and embark on eternal life in heaven! The emptiness of the tomb leads to a fullness of peace and everlasting joy!
Scriptures:
Read: Heb.11:1, John 10:10-11, Jer.2:12-13, Col.2:8-9, I Cor.13:12, II Peter1:9, Isa.44:18, Mark8:31-33, Mark 9:30-32, Mark 10:32-34, Matt.28:6-8, Luke 24:1-9, Rom.6:4-10, Rom.10:9-11, John 14:6-13, Rom.8:34-39, I Cor.15:1-4, Matt.28:18-20
Prayer:
Father, we come to you now asking your help to empty us of the old self and fill us with your everlasting love! We thank you for sending your Son, for His death, but most of all for His resurrection! Thank you for the emptiness of the tomb. Take us now daily, teaching us to know that the old self needs to be put away. Lead us to the fulfillment of knowing life with your grace and mercy is never-ending, and the reward is coming soon! Amen.