As I sat this morning watching the sun break through the morning mist, listening to crucifixion and resurrection scriptures, my heart was breaking and I was crying out to God for those who are in such dark places, for those who are so lost and alone.
My thoughts drifted momentarily to today’s forecast. It was to be cold and rainy. Oh well. It would blend with my tears as I continue to cry out to God.
Suddenly my drifting thoughts were jarred by the scripture still playing, “Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying…”
Wait. Mary was crying? That first Easter Sunday morning actually started in tears? What was that?! I suddenly could so relate. I listened on. Shortly there was more shock. Surpise. Amazement. Wonder. It was indescribable joy as Mary’s darkness turned to light and she proclaimed a new life in Jesus. He wiped away her tears and brought new hope when He spoke her name, “Mary.”
I glanced outside the window and was jolted again. Wait. There’s sunshine. Forget the forecast. It was wrong. Oh how glorious. It was a wrong forecast just like the darkness around me was wrong. Suddenly I felt like even the morning sunrise was commemorating resurrection morning. Resurrection –the most impactful event in human history. Nothing could stop God’s plan.
I now sit here soaking up God’s love, mercy, grace, forgiveness, hope and peace thanking Him for His beautiful plan of salvation He bestowed on each of us.
May you have a blessed day revelling in God’s lavish gift He extends to you. Happy Resurrection Day!
He is risen!
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