Down To The Grave

Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots,
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet:

“They divided My garments among them,
And for My clothing they cast lots.”
  -- Matthew 27:35

Sunday morning, the one we celebrate every Easter, and the day of our Lord's resurrection. There seems to be no question that Sunday was the day when that big crescendo of music came and we sing, "Up from the grave He arose..." to commemorate the event. So, counting back three nights and three days on my chubby old fingers, we have Thursday, the day Jesus died on the cross. On this day those many years ago Jesus went down to the grave. Some might think the resurrection the most important, since we in our fallen first birth like to put something on top of every subject, but all that Jesus did from Bethlehem to Nazareth to Jerusalem and Golgotha was of the utmost importance to us. However, I must admit that coming out of the stone-cold tomb that morning to greet Mary was awesome and awe-inspiring all at once! It is like... His ascension is so big, but just wait for His return! Jesus has a way of exceeding our superlatives, both all the way and over the top!

Love in Christ our Risen Lord!

Bucky