Lent - Day 47 (24/4/2011)

"He is Risen!"

Matthew 28:1-10
Mark 16:1-8
Luke 24:1-2
John 20:1-18

"Is it true He will rise on the third day? Is it true? Didn't He say that? He did!"
But will it happen? Will it?" Perhaps these were some of the thoughts of the women and the disciples on Holy Saturday. The women could not believe it because on Easter morning, they brought their spices along to anoint Jesus' body.

But what happened?

It is Easter morning. All is quiet, silent. Suddenly, in the twinkling of an eye, new life enters the cold, dead body of Jesus. Cell by cell, Jesus awakes. As He awakes, the silence of creation is pierced. The waiting is over. The birds begin to chirp. The darkness of the night gives way to the dawning light. The flowers open their petals. The rush of fresh air is felt everywhere.

There is a violent earthquake, and the stone over the tomb is rolled back by an angel from heaven. Indeed, it is a New Day. A New Day has dawned! The women meet the angel, who tell them, "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, Who was crucified. He has risen! You will see Him" (Mk 16:6-7) And then they meet Jesus. He tells them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers ... they will see Me." (Mt 28:10). And then Mary Magdalene has a personal encounter with the risen Lord. She rushes back to the disciples and tells them, "I have seen the Lord!" (John 20:18)

Prayer
Lord, let me "see" You today and everyday with the eyes of faith, hope, and love.

From Contemplation to Action
Go and tell someone of the Risen Christ today!