Alive

"The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." Matthew 28:5-6

The greatest news in the history of the world was given to both Marys on that Sunday morning. Both here in Matthew's account and in Luke 24 it is recorded that the angel had to remind the women that Jesus had told them before his death that all this would happen. I don't know, maybe it's silly of me, but I am not only intrigued by their conversation with the angel, but it also brings me some relief that even they, who were closest to Jesus, didn't entirely understand what was going on. The miracle of what He did and accomplished for them and for us today, held an element of mystery that was too great and wonderful for them to completely understand. Redemption, rescue, grace, mercy and love beyond all comprehension...

We have so much to be thankful for!