238. Guards are posted at the tomb: Matthew 27:62-66
On the Sabbath (Saturday), the religious leaders wanted to make sure that no one would steal the body and "fake" His resurrection. Note they called Him the "deceiver," but they were both deceived and deceivers themselves!
REFLECTION
Imagine yourself as one of the disciples or one of the women. Jesus has been laid in the tomb. What would you be doing and thinking about that Saturday?
APPLICATION
Have an "in-tomb" rest day. Maybe you can watch one of the movies I suggested yesterday. In the past, we have kept all our curtains closed and stayed inside all day to try to simulate the tomb. It is hard to do on a sunny spring day but gets the point across! We have also made "Empty Tomb Cookies" in preparation for Resurrection Day.
REFLECTION
Imagine yourself as one of the disciples or one of the women. Jesus has been laid in the tomb. What would you be doing and thinking about that Saturday?
APPLICATION
Have an "in-tomb" rest day. Maybe you can watch one of the movies I suggested yesterday. In the past, we have kept all our curtains closed and stayed inside all day to try to simulate the tomb. It is hard to do on a sunny spring day but gets the point across! We have also made "Empty Tomb Cookies" in preparation for Resurrection Day.
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| Photo by Nancy B at https://www.food.com/recipe/empty-tomb-cookies-220621 |
PRAYER
I thank You that there is now a Sabbath rest for the people of God. Help us to reflect on You today. Amen.
We ended up not having much a Sabbath either Saturday or Sunday due to a Memorial Service and friends from out of town. So this will be a rest day for me today! Sabbaths are so important, even if they are not on Saturdays or Sundays!
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