“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He [Jesus] is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you, while He was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” (Luke 24:5–7, NIV 1984).
My Musings – The headline to the internet article read “The Search for Jesus’ Final resting Place.” Of course, the article was about the search for Jesus’ burial place. To many, final resting place and burial place are synonymous. Clearly, they are not.
The headline is a subtle denial of the resurrection. Perhaps innocent. Perhaps not. The only thing final about the death of Christ was His victory over death and sin. “Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through [the resurrection of] our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:54-57, NIV 1984).
If the tomb had not been empty, if it were Jesus’ final resting place, there would be no victory. “If Christ has not been raised, [our] faith is futile; [we] are still in [our] sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” (1 Corinthians 15:17–19., NIV 1984).
“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:20, NIV 1984). And He is not resting. “Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” (Romans 8:34, NIV 1984).
My Advice – But only if we are resting in Him. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28–30, NIV 1984). Won’t you come?
The Brew Is A Musing 