Scripture: Luke 24:12
But Peter ran to the tomb. When he bent over to look inside, he saw only the linen cloth. Then he returned home, wondering what had happened.
Thought for the Day: After the women gave witness to the resurrected Christ, Peter hightailed it to the tomb where he found an empty burial cloth. I chuckle every time I read what occurred next: Peter returned home while wondering what happened. Now if it had been Bruce instead of Peter, there is a good chance the writers would have noted the same response or something like, “…and he wandered off scratching his head” or “…he clearly didn’t have a clue.” I chuckle because I want to believe that my response would have been noble, memorable – a poetic expression that generations to come would have been required to commit to memory because of its sheer beauty. Instead, it probably would have sounded like, “Aaaa… that’s weird.” There is a tendency among Christians to read the stories of those who underperformed when it came to faithfulness, people who failed or simply looked foolish, and to think, “I sure wouldn’t have done that.” But if I am truly honest with myself, there is a good chance that I would have been equally unimpressive. These are the moments when God’s grace is impressive and appreciated.
Prayer: Today I give thanks for the faithfulness and the witness of the women who came to the tomb. Merciful God, I am especially thankful for your faithfulness and gracious witness when my life does not resemble the lives of those women who went to the tomb at first light. Amen.
