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Timeless Significance For Every Day

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FRESH BEGINNINGS by Susan Marlene

5/29/2021

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“Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise.’
Pilate said to them, “You have a guard; go your way, make it as secure as you know how.” So they went and made the tomb secure, sealing the stone and setting the guard.
Matthew 27:63 & 65 – 66
 

The sun had already risen that early morn at the beginning of the week on the third day.  Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, made their way to the tomb to bring spices that they might anoint their precious Jesus. Who would roll away the rock for them? Surprise shook awake any lingering slumber and shoved aside grief with a fresh desire to run. The guards were not there. The huge rock—rolled aside, allowing free entrance. Astonishment compelled their feet inside the tomb.

“Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen!” The young man clothed in a long white robe—sitting on the right side—seemed to be waiting for their arrival to offer a message bursting with fresh beginnings. A message and welcome they’d not expected.

How so like our Lord, to show His power when the world expects weakness. To create wondrous blessings out of our deepest griefs. To bring hope and joy when the world is shrouded in darkness and despair.

His Word is alive and active, rich and robust—creative. Relationship with Him dissolves religious trappings and allows the new life—the real-life—to burst forth in our thoughts, attitudes, and spirit. Like springtime beauty, we can be His garden of delight as we worship and bask in His presence through it all.

Let’s pray… Lord, I ask that I will become more and more a fragrant garden of worship and gratitude for Your sweet grace and un-measurable love. You are with me every moment of every day. I’m not alone because You—wonderful Father—are in my heart to stay.
​Amen
 
Mark 16:1 & Mark 16:6
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