1 Kings 8:1-30; Jeremiah 15:1-21; Philippians 1:1-20
And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre. Luke 23:53
Though not one word is recorded that Joseph spoke, his actions showed that he had a tremendous appreciation of the Saviour. Evil hands had placed the Lord upon a cross and now the loving hands of Joseph would take Him down. It cost Joseph a lot to do what he did. It cost him his reputation in the eyes of men, it cost him his religious standing, disqualifying him from the upcoming Passover celebration (Num. 9:6). Materially, it cost him as well giving up his
own tomb. It still is costly to follow the Saviour, but do you think for a moment Joseph regretted it? – John M Clegg
Jesus, we ne’er can pay, the debt of love we owe,
Yet grant us day by day, our gratitude to show. – S. Stennett