Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to the tomb, expecting to anoint a dead body. Try to imagine the hurt and grief they had suffered, confident Jesus was the Son of God, Savior of the world yet their hopes were shattered at Calvary. An angel met them at the tomb.
Matthew 28:6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Then it “clicked”. Doubt and fear met hope and assurance. They couldn’t wait to share the good news with the disciples. Jesus had risen; He was alive! They would see Him again.
As we worship the Lord on this Resurrection Sunday, many are burdened even today. Our troubles may not melt away, but we have the assurance that Jesus lives and guarantees his believers eternal life in Him.
He is risen. He is risen indeed!
