Saturday – Go and Tell

Matthew 28:1-10

Jesus Has Risen
28 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7 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.”
8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

Reflect

Jesus’ resurrection wasn’t meant to be kept a secret. He told Mary Magdalene to go and tell the disciples. He commanded His followers to share the good news. We, too, are called to spread His love and hope. The world is filled with people who are searching for meaning, for joy, for something greater than themselves. The good news of Easter is that Jesus is alive, and that changes everything!

Action Step:
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Share the hope of Easter with someone today. This could be through a conversation, a message, a social media post, or even through the way you live. Ask God to give you boldness and an opportunity to speak about His goodness.