Mark 16:1-3 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?"
Here we can see three women who were going to the tomb of Jesus. Today they are not going to Jesus for healing. Not to listen his sermons. They do not have a thought that they will get something to eat after the sermon as he fed 5000 with five bread. Not for the deliverance from the evil spirit. No, this was not their intention of going to the tomb of Jesus. Today they are going to the tomb of Jesus to do something for him. Out of love they are going to embalming the body of Jesus with spices. They were eagerly waiting for this day. That is worship. Out of love they got up in the morning, while it was still dark, three women went out to the Tomb of Jesus.
When everything is ok, we forget to worship God. Often we go to church to worship God for deliverance from different difficulties. When financial crisis arise, we call up on the Lord. When we suffer from sickness, we go to Church and pray. When our children disobey, we pray earnestly. Then we go to church and worship God.
Now look at these women. Out of love they are going to the tomb. This is worship. Let us praise the Lord. Can you praise God for nothing? Can you remember the things God has done for you in our life and praise the Lord. Mary Magdalene remembers her early days when she was suffered by 7 evil spirits. No force can never hold her back from going to the tomb of Jesus. She has a thankful heart. So they went out.
But the question is "who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?" I think they may not aware of the Roman seal which was put on the stone and the soldiers guarding the tomb. They ware only concerned about the big stone which was kept on the mouth of the tomb. No one answered that question. Even those who asked the question has no answer. Still they continued their journey towards the tomb. That question also did not prevent them from going to the tomb. They took the first step. When questions like this arise in our life, what will we do? Will it prevent us from taking the next step?
Let us be like this women. Take the first steps of faith. God will make the impossible possible. Trust in God. He can move heavy stones which is preventing you from going forward. God will break open the royal seal of the Roman government. God can break the laws of your government, if you take the first steps towards the will of God.
Matthew: 28: 2 -7 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
Yes, the stone was removed from their way. Before they reached the spot. What an amazing God we have. Notice one thing. The angel who came down to roll back the stone sat on the stone. Why he sat on the stone? There is a reason for it. The guards who were guarding the tomb may arrest them by accusing that they removed the stone. Now the angel is sitting on it and the guards cannot arrest the women.
See the protection of God here. God not only opened the stone at the mouth of the tomb, but also protecting the women from the guards. John 20: 11-18 we read that Jesus also appeared to Mary Magdalene. Every one left the place, but she was there crying and looking for Jesus. But Jesus stopped for here and revealed himself to her. What a Lord she has.
He will not leave you without speaking to you, if you love him wholeheartedly. For the first time she received the message of resurrection. And Jesus Asked her to share it with the disciples.Yes today you have received the message of resurrection. Share it with your friends and relatives and neighbors. May God Bless you
Here we can see three women who were going to the tomb of Jesus. Today they are not going to Jesus for healing. Not to listen his sermons. They do not have a thought that they will get something to eat after the sermon as he fed 5000 with five bread. Not for the deliverance from the evil spirit. No, this was not their intention of going to the tomb of Jesus. Today they are going to the tomb of Jesus to do something for him. Out of love they are going to embalming the body of Jesus with spices. They were eagerly waiting for this day. That is worship. Out of love they got up in the morning, while it was still dark, three women went out to the Tomb of Jesus.
When everything is ok, we forget to worship God. Often we go to church to worship God for deliverance from different difficulties. When financial crisis arise, we call up on the Lord. When we suffer from sickness, we go to Church and pray. When our children disobey, we pray earnestly. Then we go to church and worship God.
Now look at these women. Out of love they are going to the tomb. This is worship. Let us praise the Lord. Can you praise God for nothing? Can you remember the things God has done for you in our life and praise the Lord. Mary Magdalene remembers her early days when she was suffered by 7 evil spirits. No force can never hold her back from going to the tomb of Jesus. She has a thankful heart. So they went out.
But the question is "who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?" I think they may not aware of the Roman seal which was put on the stone and the soldiers guarding the tomb. They ware only concerned about the big stone which was kept on the mouth of the tomb. No one answered that question. Even those who asked the question has no answer. Still they continued their journey towards the tomb. That question also did not prevent them from going to the tomb. They took the first step. When questions like this arise in our life, what will we do? Will it prevent us from taking the next step?
Let us be like this women. Take the first steps of faith. God will make the impossible possible. Trust in God. He can move heavy stones which is preventing you from going forward. God will break open the royal seal of the Roman government. God can break the laws of your government, if you take the first steps towards the will of God.
Matthew: 28: 2 -7 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
Yes, the stone was removed from their way. Before they reached the spot. What an amazing God we have. Notice one thing. The angel who came down to roll back the stone sat on the stone. Why he sat on the stone? There is a reason for it. The guards who were guarding the tomb may arrest them by accusing that they removed the stone. Now the angel is sitting on it and the guards cannot arrest the women.
See the protection of God here. God not only opened the stone at the mouth of the tomb, but also protecting the women from the guards. John 20: 11-18 we read that Jesus also appeared to Mary Magdalene. Every one left the place, but she was there crying and looking for Jesus. But Jesus stopped for here and revealed himself to her. What a Lord she has.
He will not leave you without speaking to you, if you love him wholeheartedly. For the first time she received the message of resurrection. And Jesus Asked her to share it with the disciples.Yes today you have received the message of resurrection. Share it with your friends and relatives and neighbors. May God Bless you
