Today marks the Saturday after The Crucifixion. That moment when Jesus paid the ultimate price for us. Enduring a pain that we can never imagine. By now, Jesus has been placed in the tomb. But we know, that was temporary. He rose from the dead. Left the tomb empty. And ascended to heaven. All of this was done to give us a hope. To show us love. To pave the path. To prepare a place for us next to him. How humbling is that!
The sad reality is this though, none of this makes life easier for us on earth. We are still living in a human world. Everyone goes through difficult circumstances at one time or another. We find ourselves discouraged. Losing jobs. Our health taking a turn for the worse. Financial struggles. Relationships ending. Facing death. So many things. And it’s during those moments that we can lose sight on God. We can lose sight on the hope that he provides. I believe that is when Satan creeps in and tells us God is not there. Telling us that if God loved us so much, why would he allow us to struggle. He is the ultimate liar.
No matter what we are going through, let’s remember that this is temporary. Let’s remember that God promises hope and love. No matter the struggles, let’s remember these things. Just remember that eternity is waiting for us. Take rest knowing this. Let’s never turned a blind eye on the sacrifice Jesus made, but let’s always believe in the joy that awaits us. The pain and struggles we face or temporary. And they are nothing in comparison to what awaits us in heaven.
