Encounter at the Empty Tomb
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Nearly 2,000 years ago, a small group of women rose while it was still dark and made their way toward the tomb where the body of their beloved Lord, Jesus Christ, had been laid to rest. …
What Mary and those with her discovered on that Sunday morning changed the world forever. …
We must encounter the empty tomb, experience the reality of what it means, and, in turn, share that witness with others. …
The Savior has entrusted each of us personally with sacred spiritual experiences and knowledge. Because of those experiences, we can see for ourselves the meaning of the empty tomb: that Jesus Christ lives and is actively blessing all who seek Him. …
Brothers and sisters, as we desire to encounter Christ, we must eventually make our way to the empty tomb.
We must come to know for ourselves the blessed words “Be not afraid, for Jesus, who was crucified, is not here. He is risen!”
Those words will change us. They will inspire us to take upon ourselves the name of Christ. And from that moment on, the Light of Christ will begin to bloom within us. It will, in time, bring about a mighty change in our hearts and bless us with a disposition to do good continually. …
No, we were not with Mary on that blessed Easter morning. We did not see what she and the other women saw. But we can ask ourselves: What have we seen, felt, or experienced?
Shall we not, therefore, become witnesses of Jesus Christ? Shall we not share our love for Him with others?