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?”
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’”
Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.
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It’s interesting to note that the angel said to go tell His disciples AND Peter. I believe Peter was hurting. I believe Peter believed he was no longer worthy to be included as one of Jesus’ disciples. He was probably in isolation and tormenting himself over his actions. What that statement says is God’s grace is bigger than your shortcomings Peter. Peter is being told that the death Jesus endured was for him as well. Hey Peter…you’re still mine. He Peter…I took care of it. Hey Peter…you still have work to do. How many of you need that reminder today? You are still His. You are covered by His grace. You still have work to do. Listen to the message of including Peter…because we are all included as well.
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