16 The Sabbath day ended. Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices. They were going to use them for Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, they were on their way to the tomb. It was just after sunrise. 3 They asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance to the tomb?”

4 Then they looked up and saw that the stone had been rolled away. The stone was very large. 5 They entered the tomb. As they did, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe. He was sitting on the right side. They were alarmed.

6 “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. But he has risen! He is not here! See the place where they had put him. 7 Go! Tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him. It will be just as he told you.’ ”

8 The women were shaking and confused. They went out and ran away from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

For Everybody!

It’s Easter Sunday! Many of us are not dressed in our Sunday best and there are probably going to be less Easter egg hunts, barbecues and family gatherings than usual: But the Lord is Still Risen! We often say in church that everyday should be Christmas and Easter, Incarnation and Resurrection. Without Jesus and the resurrection, we’re just a social club. When Jesus conquered death, everything changed. There is now hope for all those who believe in Jesus as Lord! So much hope that Christians in other countries risk their lives and well-being just to have the opportunity to worship God!

We are currently inconvenienced by the government mandates - some more than others. Some are struggling financially. Some have lost their jobs. For all of us, Easter won’t be the same this year. But on that day two-millennia ago, the world was changed - it would never be the same again! It was Friday, the world was dark and Jesus followers were afraid - but Sunday has come! Whatever life is like around us we still have the ability and opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Enjoy this resurrection Sunday with your family, reminding one another that the Lord has risen, He is risen indeed!

Wonder:

Why were the women afraid?

Bless:

Dear God, thank you for resurrection. Thank you for the promise of hope. Thank you for this time we have with our families. Amen!

Stay tuned for FBCW Praise Team’s release of “Sunday” this Tuesday at 11 am.