The Burial of Jesus

It had all been prepared way beforehand. This was the way it should be…

Mark 15:42-47
42 It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. 44 Pilate was surprised to hear that he was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died. 45 When he learned from the centurion that it was so, he gave the body to Joseph. 46 So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in the linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. 47 Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid.

Pilate was surprised that Jesus was dead so soon. It wasn’t that people had not dies so quickly before as they were crucified. It is that Pilate had not heard of it. This time was different. God had prepared the way, and Nicodemus and Joseph were ready to do their part.

This burial was a very important part of the process. It must be done correctly. After all, He would be resurrected soon. It is so beautiful to see how much God loves His son that He prepared the way for a him to come back home. Guess what?  He has prepare our way as well.

It should be no surprise that He knows you personalky. It should not come as a shock that He loves you enough to care about even the smallest thing that you do this day. He loves you. It is not the kind of love that you are used to. Our love pales in comparison what He feels for us. We try. We read. We press. But, it will not happen without Him.

So, today, let us love. Love like Jesus loves. That doesn’t mean we won’t fail. We are destined to. But, what it does mean is that we need to hand it to Him. Once we accept Him, He will take over and teach us. But you do remember the hardest lessons you ever learned don’t you? Well, get ready. If you thought those were difficult, here it comes. Again He tells though, do not be afraid. As hard as they are, the beauty and release far outweigh the pain. It is Santification. Trust in Him and learn.

I pray that we all continue to grow in Him this day. And that tomorrow we ask for fresh blessings, so that we can bless others. Be an empty vessel for Him. It is through us that His Kingdom will grow. #JesusSaves

Amen
DK