In the verses from Matthew’s Gospel the
security and inviolability of the earthly tomb of Jesus is stressed. The big rock over the entrance, the guards,
even the watching eyes of Mary and Mary Magdalene stress that this was a place
that was sealed, a life that was over and a story that had found its end. But something was happening behind that
stone. Something that would change the
world, change our understanding of God and provide a hope that has lasted 2000
years.
We can see Easter Saturday as a bit of
a 'nothing day' - no death or resurrection - the in-between day. Yet something was happening on that first 'in-between
day' - something was happening behind the stone. The plan of God was being worked out. The 'in-between day' is part of the story of
the resurrection, not to be forgotten - because it was all happening behind the
stone. As we wait for the glorious
resurrection we can think and pray how God works 'behind the stone' in our
lives, in the nothingness, the not important enough, the emptiness, the places
where we think we have barricaded them so well that even God could not get
it. God works everywhere, God is present
everywhere. Hallelujah, come Lord Jesus!
Heather
Roy
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