His saving grace washes over us.

Greetings to all
Low in the Grave He Lay

Matthew 27:57-66
"So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard."
(MATTHEW 27:66)

Have you ever wondered what Jesus' followers were thinking in the hours following His crucifixion and burial? Is it all over? Why did He have to die? Could we have stopped it? Will they arrest and kill us next?

There would have been tears as they mourned for a beloved friend who they knew had dearly loved them. There would have been doubts as they pondered whether it had all been a sham. There may have been arguments or disagreements. Perhaps they shared stories and reminisced about the miraculous events, parables, boat trips, meals, and debates with the Pharisees.

Having heard Jesus' last words and seen Him take His last breath, knowing His body had been sealed up in a tomb and was being vigilantly guarded, the disciples had little hope. It is not at all unlike the Lord to wield His mighty arm and set His providential plans into motion just when all hope seems gone. When we see beyond the shadow of a doubt that there is not one thing left we can do on our own, His saving grace washes over us.


IF YOU HAD BEEN ONE OF JESUS' FOLLOWERS AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH, WOULD YOU HAVE EXPECTED THAT HE WOULD SOON BE RESTORED TO LIFE?