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The Power of the Empty Tomb

March 26, 2013 By Jean Wise

empty tomb
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.

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  1. blankHugmomma says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Same to you, I’m not familiar with the author, but will certainly check her out. Thank you ! Blessed Holiday to you <3

  2. blankJean Wise says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    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!

  3. blankJean Wise says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I love the thought that is isn’t a one time event either. I will remember that on Sunday. Yes lets celebrate every day.

  4. blankJean Wise says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    There are several phrases within this quote that struck me. I have reread it multiple times.

    Hugs to you too and a wonderful Easter

  5. blankHugmomma says

    March 27, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    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.

  6. blankMichelle Eichner says

    March 27, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    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

  7. blanksoulstops says

    March 27, 2013 at 1:04 am

    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 🙂

  8. blankJean Wise says

    March 26, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    I really liked this quote, Nancy and one that stuck with me. Love the word infusing…

    love that Jonathan Edwards quote you shared!

  9. blankJean Wise says

    March 26, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    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.

  10. blankNancy Ruegg says

    March 26, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    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!

  11. blankDesiray Lewis says

    March 26, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    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…

  12. blankChristopher Jennings Penders says

    March 26, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    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.
    —
    Chris

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