Bible Reading: John 19:38-42
Today’s verse: John 19:38
Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body
of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared
the Jews. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body.
I like the Gospel story of Joseph of
Arimathea. He’s an unsung hero during a time of sadness and crisis. Before the
crucifixion, Joseph had been a secret follower of Jesus, but didn’t want to
tell anyone because he was afraid of what people might say. After the
crucifixion, Joseph boldly goes to Pilate and asks for Christ’s body – he is no
longer afraid to be associated with Jesus; he is no longer scared to be a
marked man.
Throughout this week, we may have
had opportunities to witness for Christ and show others that we are Christians.
Tomorrow, we will be given another occasion to show our faith at church, at
home, and in our community.
How will I
celebrate Easter? Am I willing to show my faith to everyone I encounter?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, as we await the light of
a new Easter dawn, prepare us to be witnesses of Your Resurrection and
disciples of Your ways. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen.
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