Good Morning,
The sun is shining and it is pouring itself into our den. I have a very hot and very strong cup of Door County Highlander Grog Coffee next to me and it is time to write.
Luke 24:1-3 Now on the first day of the week , early in the morning, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. 3. They went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
Today, Christians around the world will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. The first to find the tomb empty were some women who were there to anoint the body of Jesus. The original funeral rite of cleaning and anointing the body was done hastily by two men Joseph and Nicodemus because of the approaching Sabbath evening.
The two women were to finish the job and add more spices which would be the process of preserving the body as good as could be done back then. The spiced fragrances would mask the odor of decay from the body.
I like to believe that their task was also to show respect and love for our Lord Jesus. They were there to bless the Slain. Their love and sense of commitment was intense.
As we sit back today and remember what Jesus did for us on that cross, we should ask ourselves and pray out, "Lord, you paid it all for us. And I can never repay what you did for me. Lord, please show me how I can "Bless The Slain".
I believe the best way to bless Jesus is to say thank you and give our hearts to Him and return the love. Jesus kept His personal commitment to the Father and died in our place. He went to the grave and the Father brought him forth from the grave three days later. What could we ever have of value that could repay that? Nothing my friends. The items of our hearts and our love are the best that we paupers can give and they are the best way and only way to Bless The Slain.
Marty
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