The body of Jesus is put to Rest

Verses: Luke 23 : 50 - 56
My thoughts about the verses:

Jesus body is taken down from the cross.  It is important to know that the man that gave the tomb and took down the body was a member of the Jewish council.  Joseph goes to Pilate and asks if he can bury Jesus's body.  He removes the body and wraps it in cloth.  He then places the body in a grave that had not been used.

Isn't it amazing that the man that took care of the body was a Jewish leader.  You would think that it would have been one of the disciples but it wasn't.  The women also were the ones that were there weeping and preparing the body quickly.

Yet, the sabbath had come.  This is a day of rest.  Not only for the other disciples and followers, but for Jesus.  Though his body laid in a tomb.  His spirit was resting with God.  think about knowing that you would be returning soon to Earth to fulfill your destiny.  In all the years of Jesus's life this had to be the most realizing day he had ever had.

It is important that we take a day to rest.  Rest is a day when we stop the stress for just a moment.  We do not necessarily have to follow the rules that were happening at this time.  Yet we need to take a day to rest and reconnect with God.  Throughout the week we are so stressed out about our life and paying bills.

I know people who sometimes rest by spending in nature.  Some rest by taking and staying home.  Others spend the day in worship.  Yet, all of them are reconnecting to the basic need of being with God.  So the next time you have had a stressful week stop and take time to rest.  Take time to spend time with God.  Do something that relaxes your body, mind and spirit.

Prayer:

Dear God we thank you for days of rest.  We thank you for being with us throughout our life.  Help us take the time to rest in the Spirit of our Savior.  Help us be the people that serve you above everything else.  In your Holy Name we pray.  Amen

Questions:

Are you taking time to rest in the Spirit of God?