Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment. Luke 23:56
Resting gives much time for thinking, and each year at this time I wonder what those who had followed Jesus for 3 years or more were thinking on this Sabbath. Were they doubting like Thomas, denying like Peter, or just plain lost? We know from the scriptures the disciples and other followers had been scattered at the arrest of Jesus. However, at some point they began to gather again from the four points of the compass to which they had fled. And they waited. Did anyone mention the three days Jesus had spoken of before this all happened? Were the religious authorities satisfied at the death of Jesus or were they coming for the rest of the gang? That morning after this Sabbath rest held a great many questions for the followers of the former rabbi from Nazareth. And then someone came back and said that she had seen Jesus, the risen Lord!
No doubt that woke 'em up!
Bucky
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