Thought For Today: “Stuck At The Cross”

Many Christians remain at the cross and never experience the glory of the resurrection.

This is where the disciples found themselves on that very first Easter. They were huddled in a room, fearful and uncertain. They knew Jesus had died and was buried, but then came word that the tomb was empty and that He was alive.

Many people today are overwhelmed by their emotions, reflecting on how life hasn’t turned out the way they expected. They know Jesus has risen, but He hasn’t fully risen in their hearts because of the pain and suffering they’re experiencing.

They’re stuck at the cross. So, how do we move forward?

When Mary came and told the disciples that the tomb was empty and that Jesus had risen, Peter and John ran to the tomb. When John saw the burial clothes and that the tomb was empty, he believed. (John 20:1-8)

Later, Jesus appeared alive to the disciples, turning their sorrow into joy. (John 20:19-20)

To move from the pain of the cross to the joy of the resurrection, we need faith and believe. We must hold on to the truth of the empty tomb—that Jesus rose from the dead—and trust in it. We should invite Jesus into our pain and sorrow, allowing Him to bring us the reality of our glorious future with Him.