Lent 2014 day 46 by ric gustafson
Luke 23:53- ' Taking it down, he wrapped it in a linen cloth and laid it in a tomb carved out of the rock in which no one had ever been buried'.
Executed criminals typically did not have a decent burial. Joseph of Arimathea was a Sanhedrin priest and a member of the council. He was a believer and asked Pilate for Jesus's body for burial. He removed the body from the cross himself, wrapped it in linen and laid it in his own tomb. Because of his compassion, Jesus had a proper burial. Because of his act of kindness to the Son of God, his name has gone down in history. The tomb would become a symbol of hope for the world.
Jesus, open my eyes so that my kindness and mercy can serve you.
research help: ' The Sanctuary For Lent' by Sue Mink
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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