… after a little while you will see me. John 16:16

Jesus’ disciples struggled with understanding why he would leave them.  He began to prepare them for his crucifixion and miracle Resurrection.  Jesus said:
"In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me." (John 16:16)

That first Easter weekend was definitely a fearful and confusing time.  Jesus' death left fear in their hearts, who would teach and lead them?  Doubt hung over Christ’s resurrection initially.  Jesus knew their hearts, after the Resurrection He asked everyone in the upper room, “Why are your hearts filled with doubt?” (Luke 24:38)  But, God’s word came through true, changing their hearts, because, right there, in front of their eyes stood Jesus! (Luke 24:31, 35-49).

Today our fear has faded, but confusion remains.  Doubt has become a veil to shroud truth of a risen Savior.  C. S. Lewis wrote, “Some people probably think of the Resurrection as a desperate last moment expedient to save the Hero from a situation which had got out of the Author's control.”  So, God messed up, and Jesus was surprised by the betrayal and Friday’s crucifixion.  We need a better ending to the story for our hero!?!  Is that right?  Come on! The story isn’t that shallow.

After a little while, on the Resurrection Day, his words became clear.  When Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several other women took spices to Jesus’ tomb early Sunday morning, they were greeted by two angels.  They encouragingly spoke to the women, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’” (Luke 24:1-12)

Now, our story begins, Christ is alive, He is in us who receive the truth, and expect to see Jesus after a little while.  Until we see him, we know His Resurrection is promised to us, we live with Christ’s Holy Spirit us. So much more than I can truly grasp!  We Praise him! Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! Glory in His hope and truth, that, “… after a little while you will see me.” Hallelujah!

Looking to see you in a little while Lord,

Owen <><