When you read the Easter story it is plain to see the ladies who went to Jesus’ tomb had certain expectations. They expected to find the tomb sealed, they asked themselves “Who will roll away the stone?” (Mark 16:3). They expected a rotting corpse to be emanating foul odors so they took with them sweet smelling spices (Mark 16:1). They expected to find Jesus’ body laying in the tomb. After all, they were then when he died and was sealed inside the grave just a few days earlier.
They expected to find a stone, a stink, and a sacrificed savior.
When they reached the tomb they found the stone rolled had been rolled, the stink had been repelled, and the savior had been risen!
Easter is day to remember God EXCEEDS our greatest expectations!
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April 26, 2011 at 10:27 am |
Jesus…”the roller away of stones”…”the mountain mover”…”the maker of exceptional plans!”
You are so right…even when we believe and expect…He always goes above and beyond!