When evening fell, a wealthy man from Arimathea named Joseph, who had become a disciple of Jesus, came to request the body of Jesus; Pilate issued an order for its release.
Taking the body, Joseph wrapped it in fresh
linen and laid it in his own tomb, which had been hewn out of rock.
Then Joseph rolled a huge stone across the
entrance of the tomb and went away.
Matthew 27: 57-60
Dear God,
Thank you for your enduring love through the season of
Lent.
When I see this piece of linen, I reflect on Joseph of
Arimathea, who boldly went to ask Pilate for Jesus’ body to bury him. Joseph risked his own life to publicly
declare his faith in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
He brought linens and prepared Jesus’ body for an
honourable burial during his time of death.
Jesus, help us to vocalize our faith in you, even when it
feels uncomfortable.
Guide us to live out our faith and honour you in our thought,
word, and deed.
In Jesus name, Amen.
---Adèle Corkum
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