Title: Rest, Reflect, and Renew on Holy Saturday
Dear Saints,
I welcome you in Grace and in Peace.
Holy Saturday is a day of waiting and anticipation in the Christian faith, as we remember the darkness and confusion that Jesus' followers must have experienced after his death. Despite the sadness and grief that may be present, there is a sense of holiness and reverence to this day.
Firstly, Holy Saturday is holy because it is a day of rest. After the intense events of Good Friday, Jesus' followers took time to rest and reflect on what had happened. This rest and reflection is important for our own spiritual growth and well-being, as we take time to slow down and be still in the presence of God (Psalm 46:10).
Secondly, Holy Saturday is holy because it is a day of waiting in faith. Although Jesus had promised his disciples that he would rise from the dead, they did not yet understand the fullness of his message. On Holy Saturday, they waited in faith for the fulfillment of his promise. In our own lives, we are called to wait in faith for the fulfillment of God's promises, even when we cannot see the way ahead (Hebrews 11:1).
Finally, Holy Saturday is holy because it points us towards the hope of resurrection. Although Jesus' followers did not yet know what was to come, they trusted in God's plan and were filled with hope for the future. As Christians, we know that the darkness of Holy Saturday was followed by the joy and light of Easter Sunday. This gives us hope that even in the midst of our own struggles and trials, there is a future filled with joy and redemption (Romans 8:18).
In conclusion, Holy Saturday may seem like a somber and difficult day, but it is ultimately holy because of the rest, faith, and hope that it brings. As we reflect on this day, let us remember that God is with us in the darkness, and that the light of resurrection is always just ahead.
In HIS Service,
JK. Woodall, Ph.D.
Senior Pastor, Revival Center Hesperia
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