Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council, a good and upright man, who had not consented to their decision and action. He came from the Judean town of Arimathea, and he himself was waiting for the kingdom of God. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body. Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen cloth and placed it in a tomb cut in the rock, one in which no one had yet been laid. It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin.
The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how His body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.
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Joseph takes body and lays it in his tomb. There was just so much unknown in this moment. Why did this happen? Who is He? What do we do now? All of Jesus’ followers were just sort of left in limbo…not understanding that the temple that was to be rebuilt in three days was referring to Him. Here’s the thing…you and I know the rest of the story. We know the victory over sin and death. We know that tomb wasn’t the end…and yet…our lives often times still reflect defeat and despair. Constantly complaining…speaking negatively…arguing…judging…slandering. No wonder so many outside the church want nothing to do with it. We don’t even act like our God is worth serving. We look lost…scared…and selfish. We know the end of the story! Start living with some hope! Start living in response to an empty tomb! Start living forgiven and saved! May your life leave no doubt to the glory of God!
A Journey With Jesus 