The women. The women who didn't deny Jesus. The women who didn't scatter when He was arrested. The women who stayed at the cross for the crucifixion. The women who sat and watched when Jesus was placed in the tomb. The women who returned the next morning to finish the burial process.
They didn't give up. They didn't walk away. They didn't throw their hands up in exasperation. Isn't it fitting Jesus should first appear to them first?
"Don't give up. Is the trail dark? Don't sit. Is the road long? Don't stop. Is the night black? Don't quit. God is watching. For all you know right at this moment He may be telling the angel to move the stone. The check may be in the mail...The apology may be in the making. The job contract may be on the desk. Don't quit. For if you do, you may miss the answer to your prayers."
From "He Still Moves Stones" by Max Lucado
Matthew 28:8-10 NLT
8 The women ran quickly from the tomb. They were very frightened but also filled with great joy, and they rushed to give the disciples the angel’s message. 9 And as they went, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they ran to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Go tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
Blessings, Cecilia
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