Happy Resurrection Day!
Matthew 28:5-6
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
I love what the angel said to the women. Fear not.
They were told to fear not because what that Lord said earlier in His ministry has came to past. The Lord said He would die and He would rise!
I also believe there was another reason the angel spoke those words to the women. These women were just not some group that happen upon the tomb that day. And, if they were just some group that happen upon the tomb that day, I believe these words "Fear not" would not have greeted them. Why? Because these women were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 5:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
These women were believers (saved). They understood that Jesus Christ is the perfect love. In Him there is no fear.
This is why John the Baptist said "Behold, the Lamb of God that take away the sin of the world."
Because of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, those that call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. All fear will be gone. The reason that fear will be gone and replaced by perfect peace is that the tomb is empty.
1 Corinthians 15:55
Oh death, where is thy sting? Oh grave, where is thy victory?
Just a reminder for all believers: when you feel like everything is falling apart, take a peek inside and see that the tomb is still empty.
Also, for those that do not follow Jesus, I encourage you to put your faith in perfect love (Christ our Lord).
Oh, Glorious Day! Thank the Lord for the Resurrection!
Blessings
kc
