XIV. Jesus is laid into the grave
Joseph of Arimathea placed the body of Jesus “in a tomb which was hewn in stone and which had never held a body.” On the seventh day of the week of our redemption, when Jesus had fulfilled all he was sent by his Father to do, he rested in the tomb, and the women from Galilee whose hearts were broken with grief rested with him. Of all the days in history, Holy Saturday–the Saturday during which the body of Jesus lay in the tomb in silence and darkness, is the day on which the whole creation waits in deep inner rest. It is the day on which no words are spoken, no proclamations made, buried in the darkness of the earth. This divine silence is the most fruitful silence that the world has ever known. From this silence, the Word will be spoken again and make all things new.
Excerpt from Henri Nouwen’s Walk With Jesus, Orbis Books. Posted with the kind permission of the publisher.
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March 25th, 2008 @ 6:40 am
Patience has never been my strong suit. I often kid about those 9 fruit (singular, not plural) of the Spirit that Paul listed in Galatians: “Why did he have to include ‘patience’ when he already had 8 others?!” And I used to have 3 copies of the plaque that reads: “Lord, give me patience and I want it RIGHT NOW!” (I gave all 3 away to people whom I felt needed it as much - or even more - than I.
) But since God has been so patient with me (thank Him for that grace!) I need to emulate Him…and Holy Saturday is a good reminder (even though I’m writing this 3 days afterwards!)of the need for that fruit. Thank you Henri. Thank you Jack, for moderating this discussion.
March 24th, 2008 @ 10:34 pm
The person in the nursing home, who was on a ventilator and a feeding tube, died last Saturday. Her legal guardian is arranging a viewing, probably Wednesday, and our Pastor will deliver some words and scripture, prayer, as we celebrate her life.
Dear Jack Given, the Stations of the Cross, was a very meaningful experience for me, it helped me to much more intensively and intentionally focus myself on what Jesus has done for all of us, for my friend who died, for all the people who were written about in the book, for the world, for me. You organized and conducted it very well. Thank you.
March 22nd, 2008 @ 9:42 pm
I was blessed with the reading of Psalm 95 today in a prayer service for a call to praise God. Earlier this week while in Dallas, one of my morning prayer’s was accompanied by Psalm 95, so when we prayed it in church today, it was sweet.
God’s Grace of letting us know He is present is so exciting and makes me want to become more disciplined to experience His Grace always.
“Come, then, let us bow down and worship, bending the knee before the Lord, our maker. For He is our God and we are His people, the flock He shepherds. Today, listen to the voice of the Lord.”
An empty tomb makes this possible.
Happy Easter
March 22nd, 2008 @ 6:40 pm
You have been a blessing to me, Carl. I believe you are right and you have helped me turn my worries and fretting over to the Good Lord, knowing that all of these issues and concerns He takes care of in His own time. Thank you for being a person who has been able to see that I am trying to do my best–I needed that affirmation and to know whatever I may have done that needs forgiving has been and will be forgiven and that all is well on this day of waiting for tomorrow.
March 22nd, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
My day of waiting has been spent with the first chance to walk my dog on dry pavement, and a day of quiet and prayerful reading. It will end with the completion of the film from St. John’s Gospel. I pray that you all are specially blessed this day and more so tomorrow and throughout Easter week.
March 21st, 2008 @ 7:50 am
Sharon
I believe that is easier to be forgiven that grant permission; we do our best and count on the “Good Lord” to handle the rest. Out of this EVENT came the Eucharist and Mary as our advocate. Well done is my simple conclusion.
Carl
March 20th, 2008 @ 9:34 pm
A Task Force from our denomination has just finished a Draft of a Social Statement on Human Sexuality. Only a few people in my congregation wanted to do the Bible study late last year. This past week I sent out the copies of the Draft to quite a few people. Was that too pushy, was it too aggressive, was it demanding too much that people take account of it? Was it my own will and not really God’s Will for people in my congregation? Should I have asked my Pastor for permission? Was I the one who betrayed Jesus? Now I just wait and see if anyone has a response, favorable or unfavorable. Since they now have a copy, are they glad or just bothered? I hope the Word will be spoken again and make all things new.
March 20th, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
As mentioned, I work in Hospice. I am blessed every day by my patients who are “waiting”. They are full of peace, joy and hope. Such an example of Holy Saturday as they await in isolation. I have learned to wait on the Lord in all things, of patience and acceptance of all people. I yearn for my time to see the face of Jesus. I am waiting…words fail me now, as I look towards the service of darkness tomorrow.
March 20th, 2008 @ 3:50 pm
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. (Psalm 27:14) Jesus hears that Lazarus is ill and dying – and he waits 2 days before He goes to him. And Jesus dies. He could have been resurrected from the arms of Mary when He is taken down from the cross. But God has Him lie in the tomb. Saturday is the day of waiting in expectation that Jesus will rise. Lent has been a period of time of isolation – withdrawal – of “waiting” on God. Saturday is “waiting” for the promise of God to be fulfilled. How is God blessing you in waiting today?