The night was long and full of despair. Finally morning came, but everything felt hopeless. The clouds hung low and dark. Listlessly, Matthias walked the streets. The day seemed like it would never end. That evening, however, Matthias was drawn to the tomb where Jesus lay. He made his way through what seemed like thick darkness. As he neared the tomb he saw the soldiers. He carefully made his way to a clump of bushes close to the tomb, but away from the eyes of the soldiers. There he dropped to the ground, he felt like he was waiting…waiting for what he did not know. Then slowly Matthias fell asleep near the tomb.
Matthias woke to birds chirping, the sun shining and a brilliant blue sky. He felt warmed and light seemed to be seeping into his life. His eyes fell upon the tomb. With a gasp he saw that the soldiers were gone and the huge stone had been rolled away. What did this mean? At a sound behind him, Matthias turned and there was Jesus with his arms outstretched. His eyes were full of love as He gazed at Matthias. Without a thought, Matthias flung himself into the arms of Jesus. Jesus was ALIVE! Light flooded his heart as He embraced His Savior. Jesus loved him! How his heart rejoiced. Jesus had risen from the dead.
This Easter, embrace Jesus with all your heart. He is Alive! What joy and life He can bring to each of us. Revel in the thought of a living Savior and a personal Friend.
Have a blessed and joy-filled Easter!
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