Jesus is hidden from public shame today, laid in the tomb with the stone sealed shut. It is the sabbath, and while all of humankind rests and avoids labor, the Living God actively works to reconstruct the whole world order. God is, in fact, remembering all of creation this very day.

In the same way God remembered Sarah, Hannah, and Mary, that all might conceive and bear sons, God remembers us in seeking to give us life and bless us in a specific way this very day.

Greek tradition commemorates Christ down in Sheol, loosening the bonds of death of all the departed and setting them free so that they may experience new life with him. Our hearts prepare to rejoice with the news that every person who has ever lived has been freed by Jesus on this Holy Saturday. A new dawn awaits the entire world.

MOVING FORWARD: Have you thought about the “behind-the-scenes” work on Holy Saturday? How does that help prepare your heart for Easter Day?