The Narrow Way

Today is a day that is often overlooked in the midst of the excitement of Easter Sunday.

But Holy Saturday is a significant day in the Christian calendar, a day of waiting and anticipation.

On this day, we remember that after Jesus was crucified and buried, His followers were left in shock and despair. They had placed all their hope in Him, but now He was gone. The disciples were afraid, confused, and unsure of what to do next. They were in a state of mourning, grieving the loss of their beloved leader.

But as we reflect on this day, we also remember that something miraculous was happening behind the scenes. As Jesus lay in the tomb, He was conquering death and sin once and for all.

Holy Saturday is a day of waiting, but it is also a day of hope. We know that Easter Sunday is coming, that the stone will be rolled away and Jesus will rise from the dead. We know that our Lord and Savior has defeated death and sin, and that through Him, we too have the hope of eternal life.

So as we sit in the tension of this day, let us remember that even in the midst of our despair, God is at work. Let us hold onto the hope of Easter, and trust that God is bringing about something beautiful and redemptive in our lives.

May we take this time to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross, and may we also remember that He is with us even in our darkest moments. May we find comfort in the knowledge that He has overcome the world, and that we can have hope in the midst of our struggles.

May we pray together now, as we wait in anticipation for the resurrection of our Lord:

Lord Jesus, as we reflect on this day of waiting and anticipation, we ask that you would be with us. Help us to hold onto the hope of Easter, even in the midst of our struggles and pain. Thank you for your sacrifice on the cross, and for conquering death and sin once and for all. We trust that you are at work in our lives, and we pray that you would give us the strength and courage to follow you wherever you may lead. Amen.

May God bless you all on this Holy Saturday.