For so long, my mind incessantly hoped for a particular miracle that now lies entombed deep in my heart. The stone has been rolled away from the entrance of the vault, but I fear to look inside for what I might find. Will I only see an empty tomb, or will I pick-up the linen fragments that lie upon the ground and trust the Risen One to make everything whole again? I have come to the burial place, looking for my Messiah. I desire to see the glory of God.
“I am here.” Jesus answered, standing a short distance away.
Deafening silence filled the air as the Lord began approaching, eyes filled with love and mercy, focused only on me.
“I have been with you the entire time conversing along the way. Was your heart not burning within you while we were talking?” He asked.
Jesus’ intense presence awakened my spirit as He brushed my hair aside, whispering in my ear.
“I heard your breathing even before you cried out for your Redeemer. Tell Me what troubles your heart.”
Tears flowing and my body trembling, the answer came between sobs.
“I was expecting You to bring the miracle to pass, Lord. I feel let down, even cheated, wondering where You were and what remains for me.”
Jesus pulled me close as I wept and collapsed into His arms, the place where Love and Faithfulness meet together, and Righteousness kisses Peace.
“I am the Redeemer who stretched forth the heavens and made all things. I redeemed your soul from the power of the grave, for My Love is the greatest force in the universe, mightier than death.”
Reaching for my hand, Jesus interlocked our fingers. The God who satisfies the desires of every living thing was now strolling hand-in-hand with me. I was attuned to His every Word as He spoke.
“If you believe, you will see the glory of God. For there is no God besides Me and no greater Love than Mine. Remove the grave clothes that cloud your vision. Come with Me and watch what I will do.”
Comforted by: Psalm 46:8, 49:15, 85:10-12, 145:16; John 11; Luke 24; Matthew 28:6; Lamentations 3:55-58; Isaiah 44:24.
