Saturday, March 30, 2013
Isaiah 12:2-6 | Psalm 22 | John 19:38-42
THE GRAVE
“Since it was the day before the Sabbath and because the
tomb was close by, they placed Jesus’ body there.” - John 19:42
Today, except among the eastern Orthodox who have a
different date for Easter, and among those groups that take little or no notice
of the Church calendar, there will be no celebration of Holy Communion anywhere
on the planet earth. On every other day Christians, somewhere, will be taking
the bread and the wine, but, in the western tradition, not today. Why? It is
because we are identifying with the burial of Jesus.
So, spend some time alone today, if you are able. Read the
Psalms. Reread the Gospel accounts of the trial and crucifixion of our Lord.
Imagine that you were there. Identify with Him in His death, then you will be
able to share in His resurrection joy. Spend this holy day immersed in God’s
word and therefore in God’s presence. Be ready to be surprised by joy. Then,
tomorrow, may we recognize the risen Jesus (Luke 24:31).
Prayer: Jesus, may I bathe in Your word today (see Ephesians
5:26).
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