The empty tomb is one image that lingers in my heart during Holy Week. What does this symbol invite you to consider?
“The Resurrection is not a single event,
but a loosening of God’s power and light into the earth and into history
that continues to alter all things,
infusing them with the grace and power of God’s own holiness.
It is as though a door was opened,
and what poured out will never be stopped
and the door cannot be closed.”
Megan McKenna
I read and reread this quote, which seems so perfect to ponder during Holy Week.
The Resurrection of our Savior infuses everything with God’s love and grace.
God opened the door, the threshold into His heart, and that access will never be closed.
May the power of the empty tomb transform and nourish your faith this Holy Week.
What are you hearing from God this Holy Week? What does the empty tomb mean to you?
PS I also wrote about Good Friday on this post you may like.
Same to you, I’m not familiar with the author, but will certainly check her out. Thank you ! Blessed Holiday to you <3
Have you ever read Joyce Rupp – Open the Door. That is where I found this quote. I love the image of the door and all that it can teach us. Her book does that. You may like it.
Happy Easter!
I love the thought that is isn’t a one time event either. I will remember that on Sunday. Yes lets celebrate every day.
There are several phrases within this quote that struck me. I have reread it multiple times.
Hugs to you too and a wonderful Easter
It is as though a door was opened,
and what poured out will never be stopped
and the door cannot be closed.”
The power in the Love of God is hard to comprehend. He truly is the door. I am so thankful that he provided us the threshold, and that He is with us in our endless exploration of who He is.
I like that thought! It’s not a one-time event. His power still flows in us. May I celebrate that every day this year!! Thanks for the encouragement today, friend. Hugs to you 🙂
Michelle
love this quote and the picture of Jesus opening the door to God’s love and forgiveness and how that changes everything…now and forever…hugs to you, Jean 🙂
I really liked this quote, Nancy and one that stuck with me. Love the word infusing…
love that Jonathan Edwards quote you shared!
Sounds like we are thinking alike, Chris. When you commented in the past and I looked you up I found your photography but missed your blog. Just found it and signed up for it. Looking forward to reading more of your wisdom.
Another great quote, Jean, that reminds me of important truth: the outpouring of God’s love and grace is eternal; it will never end. In fact, “It will take an eternity of increasing joy to experience all the fullness of God” (Jonathan Edwards). Hallelujah!
Great post for this Holy Week we are in..last night I watched the story of Gm channel which is a Christian channel and they had the story of Mary, Joseph and Jesus…I also watched the Passion of Christ as well, and as we are about to come into Resurrection Sunday, it’s as though I sense something in the Spirit. Haven’t been able to figure it out maybe I am not to figure it out. May you have a bless day today Jean…
Hi Jean:
When your column came in my email today, I was shocked as my own blog talks about the empty tomb on Friday.
In fact the title of my column IS:
Empty Tomb.
Shows once more how connected everything is.
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Chris