We remember Good Friday and the magnitude of what took place on the cross and we celebrate the third day - His resurrection - hope restored. But what about the second day - the in-between day? What happens during this time? What happens when darkness falls and it seems we’ve lost all hope? When we are stuck in the unknown?
When Jesus died, many people left. I’m sure the weight of grief and loneliness was almost unbearable. Darkness covered their lives. Hopelessness was closing in. I wonder if there were some who gave up. “Well, we had a good run.” “It was fun while it lasted.” Or maybe some who voiced their doubt and unbelief with, “I should’ve known this wasn’t the answer.” But then we see Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’s mom, who stayed close by, watching and waiting. They didn’t know when, where, or how, but they were waiting for Jesus to show up. They held on to hope even in the darkness. They spent their days of darkness in anticipation - waiting and expecting Jesus. And they were the first to see Jesus after the resurrection!
Where are you when darkness falls? What do you do when bad things happen or you lose your way? Are you like the ones who give up, walk away from it all, sink under the weight of sadness, fear, and loneliness, OR are you like these women who spent their time believing and expecting Jesus to show up? Do you live in constant anticipation of what God is doing and how He will appear?
So on this “In-between day,” let’s remind ourselves to look for Jesus. To watch for Him to show up - to appear to you even in your darkness because He will! Stay strong and let hope light your way. Anticipate His coming because He will!
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