Easter!
- Abbi
- Apr 9, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 18, 2023
Luke 24: 1-12 (The Message Bible)
At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in. But once inside, they couldn’t find the body of the Master Jesus.
They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over them, stood there. The women were awestruck and bowed down in worship. The men said, “Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up. Remember how he told you when you were still back in Galilee that he had to be handed over to sinners, be killed on a cross, and in three days rise up?” Then they remembered Jesus’ words.
They left the tomb and broke the news of all this to the Eleven and the rest. Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them kept telling these things to the apostles, but the apostles didn’t believe a word of it, thought they were making it all up.
But Peter jumped to his feet and ran to the tomb. He stooped to look in and saw a few grave clothes, that’s all. He walked away puzzled, shaking his head.
A Bright Song is Rising
A bright song is rising
from the mouths of the redeemed.
For the wounded earth
is now clothed in ivory blooms.
Life surges through decay,
scattering yesterday’s dust.
Breath floods the dimmest of caves,
and death is vanquished in His wake.
His eyes meet mine.
And I live.
Christ is risen.
JESUS IS RISEN! Have a wonderful Easter, friends! :)
Such a beautiful poem! And stunning artwork to accompany it! Thank you so much for taking the time to lead us through scripture and your interpretation of it throughout this season. I'm always amazed by your intentionality and artistry.