The psalm today: Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
1 Peter 1, "Praise be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, he who in his great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."
We read in today's gospel that "Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples."
Why was Mary Magdalene and the other Mary fearful?
When they arrive on the scene, there was a mighty earthquake, and the angel of the Lord descended and rolled back the stone. His appearance resembled a flash of lightning and his garments were as dazzling snow. And the angel spoke, "...he has been raised exactly as he promised."
"he has been raised exactly as he promised."
What beautiful words spoken from the lips of the angel!
Thus begins a life of hope for all who believe.
In the words of St. Paul in the letter to the Hebrews 10:31, "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God."
Truly an awe inspiring experience that brings abundant hope into life.
May we let that hope be fuel in our life and direct our heart to the change that is necessary.
We have a God who keeps his promises and that makes all the difference.
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