In the Darkness of Fear

Saturday evening, the Passover was done; the Sabbath for that week ended with the setting of the sun. Their problems were just beginning as the disciples gathered to console each other in the darkness of fear. The Roman authorities had executed their Lord at the behest of their own religious leaders. They likely had no doubt at this dark moment in time that they were next. Their Rabbi had taught them that the world would hate them because it first hated Him. They had no further need of evidence, the result of that worldly hatred lay buried in a tomb.

If only we could speak to them from our time this evening. To tell them that in just a night's sleep, a few short hours away, their entire lives would change forever. But would that work? Jesus had already told them He would rise again. If they could not believe Him then, would they believe a bunch of voices from a distant future? How far ahead in time would you and I need to look for someone to tell us that in just a little bit of time Jesus would return for us? How close are we and yet we cannot see what is just so very obvious to our future brother in Christ? How many of the saints who come out of the Great Tribulation would tell us to hold on for just a few short hours? Could Jesus return for us on an Easter Sunday? Why not? What a great day to meet with the Lord!

Have a great Easter Sunday. Remember, if you happen to be in a darkness of fear, those disciples and friends of Jesus long ago who waited in a similar place not knowing how short their time of separation was on that Saturday evening. He is Risen indeed!

With love in Christ,
Bucky