Deuteronomy 22:1-23:8; Joel 3:1-21; Luke 12:22-40
And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just. Luke 23:50
The final act of our Lord’s work at Calvary was steeped in love and dignity because of the tender actions of those who loved Him. Joseph demonstrated kindness by giving Jesus an honourable burial; Nicodemus brought myrrh and aloes to embalm Jesus’ body. Women watched and wept, expressing sorrow for the Lord. As an act of love, they planned what they would do to show their devotion to Him. “Very early in the morning,” they went eagerly to honour the Lord and to show their affection for Him. May we come and do similarly today. —Gaius C. Goff
Gathered to Thy name, Lord Jesus, losing sight of all but Thee,
Oh, what joy Thy presence gives us, calling up our hearts to Thee! —William J. Hocking