Scripture and Prayer for Easter Saturday

 

The Burial of Jesus

57 As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus, 58 went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him. 59 Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a long sheet of clean linen cloth. 60 He placed it in his own new tomb, which had been carved out of the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance and left. 61 Both Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting across from the tomb and watching.

Lord of lament, who feels the weight of sin and death, help me not move too quickly past the emotion in my heart. As I wait to celebrate tomorrow's glorious resurrection—where Jesus defeated death and sin—help me eagerly anticipate that final day when all will be made right. Amen.