looking for…

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said, “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”                                  Mark 16.6

On that first Easter morning, the ladies were looking for Jesus. They knew what they were looking for. Jesus had been crucified. These faithful ladies were looking for the dead body in order to anoint it with spices.

Today many people are searching for Jesus but, unlike these faithful ladies of yesterday, they don’t exactly know what they’re looking for. They’re in search of salvation, but don’t realise that it will be found in only one place - the heart, and through one person - Jesus Christ.

Just like Mary Magdalene, Mary and Salome, today’s seekers need to hear the words, “He has risen!” He has risen indeed. Sin and death have been conquered and the way to the Father, and to eternal life, re-established. O, that the glorious good news of the resurrection might ring out anew and afresh. May tired ears be opened to hear and may hardened hearts receive God’s revelation, and be softened!

Mighty God,

We all need to remember those amazing words of “He is risen!” and to comprehend the enormity of this event and what it means to us. It is earth-shattering and life-changing. May it never become stale or powerless.

I pray for all people, but my prayer today is especially for those who need You but don't know it. I pray for holy “suddenlies” in the lives of many people. May this be the time for You to draw them to You.

Righteous Father, I ask that You touch the world afresh. Pour out Holy Spirit presence and power. Let many, many see the reality of the glorious resurrection and know the truth of it for their own lives.

Bring the lost back to You, in Jesus’ name I ask.                 Amen.