Luke 24:12 Now it was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, but these words seemed to them and idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.
Occasionally, friends will send an e-mail with an attachment that has some truly interesting and beautiful photos with inspiring music playing in the background. The size of the file is usually several megabytes and takes a while to down load. The download time can be irritating, but the pictures and the music are something to marvel at.
After the women returned from the tomb, we find the disciples gathered together. The phenomenal story being told by the women is beyond belief. Not all comprehend what the women are saying. In fact they perceive that it is some kind of idle tale, a fable. But then we find Peter. Peter, who fulfilled the words of Jesus from a few days before by denying Jesus three times. I can scarce imagine how Peter felt. Talk about the ultimate betrayal! In any event, Peter hears what the women are saying, and runs off to see for himself. Here is this brash, bombastic at times, young man. He speaks out of turn, promises much, & delivers occasionally. And then he betrays Jesus, as predicted. So Peter is probably the most optimistic of the disciples regarding the resurrection of Jesus. Of all the things the Bible contains, the story of the joyful reunion between Jesus and Peter is not detailed. It is one of the parts I wish we could read. But I am sure words could not do justice to the feelings and emotions that Peter had and felt. I wonder at times how our own meeting with Christ will be. We who long for that day to be united with Jesus have much to marvel at along the way. We know of the empty tomb. We know of the resurrection. We know we are saved and will see Jesus. But what will it be like? I hope and pray that the crowd meeting Jesus will be epic in size. I hope and pray that the number who will receive the welcome of ‘Well gone good and faithful servant’ is humungous. I hope and pray it will be all mankind who finally sheds the promises of false religions and joins together under the banner of Christ. I hope and pray dear reader that you will be there too. We have been separated from Jesus for too long.
PRAYER: Lord God Almighty, We, like Peter, are given much to marvel at. The promise of the empty tomb, that Peter saw fulfilled, is one which we all hold precious. You give us the knowledge, tools, and words through Your Holy Spirit to help us comprehend the magnitude of what we have been given. We offer our humble and heartfelt thanks in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ. Who with the Father and the Spirit reign as one God now and forever. Amen
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