Yesterday, we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The mourning of the disciples was turned to gladness and their sorrow was turned to joy.
However, when the women approached the tomb and learned from the angel that Jesus had risen, we see that they were “afraid, yet filled with joy.”
What do you think made them feel afraid? Was their joy made complete because of their fear?
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”
So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. ~ Matthew 28:5-9
What do you fear? How does the resurrection bring joy to your fears?