Us moms never get use to loosing a child. For all the times I have lost someone whether it be in a toy store where they had to lock the store down, at the Jersey shore where lifeguards, the fire department, and police were all on the look out or in a busy airport with people rushing to their destinations, it’s a terrifying experience. You can’t help but think the worst! Where are they? Has someone taken them? Will I see them again?
Today as we celebrated Easter, a risen Savior, I thought all day about what it must have been like for the two Marys to experience the empty tomb and then an angel of the Lord telling them He is not here He is risen. What on earth went through their heads? Confusion and terror I’m sure. They were most likely wanting to just visit the tomb where Jesus was buried, still numb from what happened three days ago and now this?
Driving to church today we passed a large cemetery buzzing with family members paying their respects, some with flowers, some carried beach chairs to stay for a longer visit. I wondered what would happen if one of their deceased loved ones was gone, out of the grave, what a shock that would be.
Jesus was gone, missing, and who could believe all that was unfolding so quickly for the Marys? We now know and understand all of what happened. God sent His son to die on the cross and after three days He would rise, and RISE He did!! He paved the way for us to spend eternity with God and not be judged for our sins. Jesus took our sins, all of them to the cross and paid for them. Our only job is to accept that gift (John 3:16)
There are not too many stories of loosing a loved one, and it having a happy ending. This story not only has a happy ending, it was the beginning of freedom through Jesus Christ.
While in Israel sixteen years ago I had the privilege of visiting the empty tomb…an amazing experience for sure.
“He is not here; for He is risen, as He said….” Matthew 28:6
Happy Easter to all!
Blessings,
Debbie
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