When Fear Comes Meditate On the Empty Tomb

# 758- Today's Du-votional comes from: Mr 16:5,6 “And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them, "Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. Put yourself in the sandals of these women. It's very early in the morning, they have come to minister to their Lord's dead body. When they arrive they see the tombstone violently thrown to the ground. With their nerves on edge, they tiptoe into the tomb, (pretty brave act on their part) but it is empty! At first glance it appears that the Body has been stolen! While they are processing this information, they see an angel, in full heavenly attire. Their reaction to him is the same reaction we always see in Scripture to the presence of angels. They were overcome with holy fear! The angel calms their fears, by turning their attention to the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. Good plan! When fear starts creeping into our life, this is where we need to look as well! He is risen! Observe where He had been laid. This was a very important command given by the angel. The women were to notice what happened when Jesus escaped the grave. No grave robbers could leave the linens looking undisturbed. They were not disheveled, but left perfectly in place as His glorified body passed through them! And because He is risen, these women, you, and I and all who have placed their faith in Jesus, no longer need to fear! Our sins are atoned for. Paid with the blood of Jesus and verified by the empty grave! Father, grant us the courage of these women. Help us to overcome our fear as we meditate on the empty tomb.