On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders...
John 20:19 NIV
Between death and ressurection.
Between loss and restoration
We know what happens next, but the disciples on easter Saturday didn't, & they are afraid.
In lock down.
When what was supposed to be victory looks like stunning defeat.
Were they replaying conversations with Jesus - did he mean he was really going to die and really come back?
They knew the horror of the crucifixion. That was real.
We're done
God is defeated.
Jesus is dead.
Lock the doors.
Sometimes it can feel like we're living in Easter Saturday.
Theres been no triumph.
God is silent
There is no hope
It seemed that God had failed...but in fact had won the greatest victory.
So if it feels like Easter Saturday... hang on... Hope has come
#easter
#eastersaturday
#whenallseemslost
#hope
Genesis 15.8-18.ESV But he said O Lord God , how am I to know that I shall possess it? ...When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram... March 15 was the last day we looked at Abram's story...he was questioning God and this is God's response...sacrifices and smoke and fire and a covenant...a promise... Isn't that what we crave for sometimes? God, if only you'd just show me smoke & fire, a burning bush a sign, miracle, healing...then all my questions would disappear...all my doubts would be gone... 2moro we'll see Abram's response but I think God values our faith in spite of our questions and doubts. That we choose Him anyway #faith
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