Said Nothing

So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.  Mark 16:9

Have you ever felt afraid to share the good news of our Lord's resurrection? It seems that you and I are not alone in this. The first group to have the good news that Jesus no longer occupied a grave site felt a new fear. I'm not going to attempt to name it, but believers in Christ have been feeling it for a couple of millennia now. This fear must be based in that sinful nature we are all born into. Perhaps it is similar to the new fear Adam and Eve faced after eating of the forbidden tree and God called out to them. So, maybe this fear is not so new after all. When the good news goes forth, we may feel both thrilled and frightened. The new spirit of Christ in us wants to stand up and shout for joy; while the old flesh wants to duck down behind the bushes for fear of being exposed. 

Praise God for the good news!

Bucky