In The Tomb (Waiting)

"45 The officer confirmed that Jesus was dead, so Pilate told Joseph he could have the body.46 Joseph bought a long sheet of linen cloth. Then he took Jesus' body down from the cross, wrapped it in the cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a stone in front of the entrance."

Mark 15:45-46(NLT)

You've got to believe that some of the Christians thought is was all over when He was pronounced dead.

You've got to know that there was doubt in the minds of some disciples when HE breathed His last.

There had to be disappointment in John the beloved's heart when he saw them take Him off of the cross.

Mary had reason to question when she saw them roll the stone in front of His tomb.

So many times in life I have thought that it was over. So many times I have faithlessly looked at life's circumstances and saw no sign of hope. I can only imagine how Jesus' followers felt when seeing Him die. The man who they had believed in seemed to be done. They had never thought that this day would actually come. They had seen Him feed 5,000+. They saw Him raise Lazarus. Jesus, dead? Could it be true? Was it all over?

No.

 

The time between His death and resurrection must have been the loneliest time of most of the disciples lives. But, it wasn't over. He did die. But, He wouldn't stay dead. We must remember that, In Christ, it is never over. We must have it written in our hearts that we, as believers, have a living Savior living in us! Though it seemed to be over for Jesus, it wasn't! Three days later He would ARISE!

Believer, remember that it is never over for those who find their hope in Christ. No matter how lonely, dark, or disappointing your path may seem, you have a Light walking the tunnel WITH you. No matter how far away you think you are, Christ is close. Christ is alive. Christ is forever.

JESUS IS KING! JESUS IS ALIVE!