One of my favorite paintings is called “The disciples Peter
and John running to the tomb on the morning of the Resurrection” by Eugene
Burnand, 1898. I have a print of it hanging on the wall in my bedroom.
The two Marys had seen the empty tomb, seen an angel, and
seen Jesus, and they hurried to tell the disciples. Stunned by the news, Peter
and John ran to the tomb to see for themselves. What must have gone through
their minds as they rushed to the tomb? Was
Jesus really alive? How can this be? Did the woman really see him? Did someone
steal his body? Where is he?
When they arrived at the tomb, they saw the stone rolled
away, they held the strips of linen in their hands, and they believed for
themselves. They knew Jesus was alive, but where was he? They returned to their
homes with excitement and puzzlement. Where
was he?
Finally that night Jesus appeared to the disciples who were
all together, locked in a house in fear for their safety. What an amazing night
that must have been! They saw the marks on his hands and feet. They saw the
scare on his side. They saw the resurrected Jesus.
Jesus must have reminded them that he had told them he would
die and rise again in three days. He must have reminded them of his purpose in
coming to earth and dying on the cross. He must have begun to prepare them for
the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. And he told them the Holy Spirit
would be coming on them in power.
Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. He died on the
cross and rose again. He ascended to heaven, and he sits at the right hand of
the Father. He is alive!
Happy Easter!
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