It was Preparation Day (that is, the day before the Sabbath). So as evening approached, Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the Council, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. Pilate was surprised to hear that He was already dead. Summoning the centurion, he asked him if Jesus had already died. When he learned from the centurion that it was so, he gave the body to Joseph. So Joseph bought some linen cloth, took down the body, wrapped it in linen, and placed it in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb. Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where He was laid.
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Sometimes being bold is just stepping out into the light and being seen. It’s easy in today’s culture to hide that you follow Jesus. You can slide into a service, he’s four before someone speaks to you, go about your week as if nothing is different about your life. I’ve got some news for you…that’s not what being a Christian is. In fact, Jesus says many will say look what I did for you and He will say I never knew you. It’s time for some of us to be more bold. Are you in or out? You can’t be caught in between. Jesus says there is no between…you’re either with Him or you’re not. Joseph had been hiding until this moment…which is why it’s labeled a bold move. What’s your bold move?
A Journey With Jesus 