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A Prayer for Quiet Contemplation This Holy SaturdayBy Kyle Norman "The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment." – Luke 23:55-56 One of the churches where I served had an eternal flame suspended before the altar. An eternal flame is a waxen candle that symbolizes the ever presence of God. As the candle burns down‚ the flame is "passed" to the next candle. It is a visual representation of the light of Jesus that forever shines upon us. The flame never goes out. At this church‚ whenever it celebrated the yearly remembrance of Christ's death‚ the eternal candle would be marched out of the sanctuary. What I found fascinating was that the flame appeared to be gone. The church lay in darkness. But‚ off in the other room‚ amongst all the robes and books‚ the candle still flickered. Even though we couldn't see the flame‚ it still burned. Christ was still present. There is something profound about the stillness of Holy Saturday. Traditionally‚ Holy Saturday is the day when the church affirms that Jesus "descended to the dead." Jesus entered the place of the dead‚ releasing the captives from prison and disarming the devilish powers. And yet‚ as much as we might recognize this day of victory‚ Holy Saturday is also a day of stillness. Jesus lay motionless in the grave. The stillness of Holy Saturday is a deep expression of the Sabbath. Just as God rested from the activity of creation on the seventh day‚ so then Jesus rested from the activity of re-creation on this seventh day. Holy Saturday binds Good Friday and Easter Sunday together. It is a time when we hold two realities before us. We contemplate Christ’s death for our sin‚ a death that was rightfully ours. But we also look to the resurrection‚ and in that light‚ we recognize that we can stop all our spiritual strivings. The Saturday between Good Friday and Easter Sunday calls us to rest in Christ’s presence. The work of sacrifice and offering is complete‚ and the glory of the resurrection is about to dawn. So on this Holy Saturday‚ we breathe in all that God has wrought for us. Resting with Jesus on Holy Saturday recalibrates our spiritual lives. And let's be honest‚ we all need this recalibration from time to time. Scripture often talks about how we are called to wait upon the Lord‚ to be still in the presence of God. Scripture never says‚ "Hurry up and know that I am God." The Bible doesn't say‚ "Those who are busy for the Lord will renew their strength." And yet‚ in this fast-paced world of ours‚ it can be easy to fall into this trap‚ to believe that Jesus responds to the plethora of our actions and the manyness of our words. And‚ so‚ Holy Saturday calls us to stop. To realize the work has been done. Sin has been atoned for. We are free‚ and so we rest. This place of quiet reflection and contemplation calls us to recognize that our redemption isn't found in the satisfaction of wants and wishes or in the mastery of our time-bound selves. It is found in resting in Christ's work. We reach out for Jesus' presence before we reach out for a particular answer or action. We dare to believe that Christ's stillness does not mean his absence. As we rest‚ we look forward to the coming resurrection‚ confident in its arrival. Let's pray: Precious Jesus‚ I place myself before you in quietness and peace on this Holy Saturday.As I reflect upon your death on the cross‚ I thank you for saving work. I thank you that you had me in mind as the nails struck your hands and feet and the spear pierced your side. I thank you for your saving activity on that cross and for setting me free from all the sin that threatens my life with you. Lord‚ as you rested from your work on that holy day‚ I pray that you lead me into a time of rest and peace. Help me to still the call of activity in my soul‚ the frenetic busyness that can easily take over my life. Help me‚ gracious Lord‚ to recognize the stillness of your presence‚ a stillness that beckons me to follow you to a quiet places for my own rest and refreshment. In the quiet places of my day‚ may you draw my attention to your presence. Push against all that distracts me and overwhelms me. And as my body breathes deeply the air around me‚ may my soul breathe deeply your spirit of life and peace. Jesus‚ as you rested that Holy Saturday‚ awaiting your triumphant resurrection‚ help me to anticipate the coming of the third day‚ where you call me to new life. Give me eyes to see where you call me forward in faith‚ and prepare me‚ O Lord‚ to receive your victory anew and to welcome your resurrection in celebration and wonder.All of this I pray in the name of Jesus Christ‚ my Lord. Amen. Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/RomoloTavani The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul's Cathedral‚ located in Kamloops BC‚ Canada.  He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer‚ speaker‚ and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com‚ crosswalk.com‚ ibelieve.com‚ Renovare Canada‚ and many others.  He also maintains his own blog revkylenorman.ca.  He has 20 years of pastoral experience‚ and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for Quiet Contemplation This Holy Saturday – Your Daily Prayer – March 30 appeared first on GodUpdates.

March 30‚ 2024 Silent Saturday Wasn’t So SilentDR. JOEL MUDDAMALLE  Lee en español "When a person dies‚ will he come back to life? If so‚ I would wait all the days of my struggle until my relief comes." Job 14:14 (CSB) Editor's Note: Today's devotion is part of a special series for Holy Week! From March 24 (Palm Sunday) to March 31 (Easter Sunday)‚ each devotion will focus on the events leading up to Jesus' resurrection. We pray these words will prepare your heart and mind for the celebration of our risen Savior. You may be faced with something so difficult at this very moment that it seems hopeless. It may seem like a closed door or a flat-out rejection. In the midst of this‚ you're wondering if the silence of God is evidence of His absence. Even worse‚ you may be wrestling with the truth of His goodness. This is probably how the disciples felt as they watched Jesus die. This must have been the heavy burden of their hearts as they buried Him. These feelings must have been their only companion on the day after Jesus died ... the day before He rose again from the grave ... a day we've come to know as "Silent Saturday." All they knew was what they had seen: the death of the One they believed was the Messiah. The sudden end of any hope of Israel's liberation from Rome. Every minute of silence was a reminder of their hopelessness. But things are not always what they seem. There's always an earthly and cosmic reality to everything. And‚ friend‚ the disciples of Jesus were not the first to feel hopeless in the waiting. Long before they walked the earth‚ there was a faithful servant of God named Job. And he struggled just as we do. Job lost everything. He sat in silent agony‚ wondering why. This is the tension Job faced: He knew that death was a reality for everyone. And when a person died‚ he thought‚ they would never rise again (Job 14:12). "When a person dies‚ will he come back to life? If so‚ I would wait all the days of my struggle until my relief comes" (Job 14:14). What Job questioned‚ only Jesus could answer. Jesus did come back to life after He was laid in the grave.Jesus defeated death through death.Jesus is victorious. Even when He seems not to be working‚ He's always working for our good! If you find yourself today in a place of silence ... wondering if God is working ... dealing with doubts about His activity in what seems to be an echo of divine dormancy ... remember that what we see in an earthly context is but a shadow of the cosmic context. For two days‚ Jesus' disciples mourned the death of their Messiah. But in a cosmic context‚ this time was preparation‚ developing patient endurance‚ for when they would celebrate His victory on the third day. The victory of Christ gives us full assurance and confidence that the pain‚ heartache‚ suffering and torment of this sinful world are not the full story. Jesus is always working in our waiting. In the meantime‚ we pray that our eyes will be opened to the cosmic reality of Christ's victory that we live in today. Jesus‚ thank You that we can share with You in Your victory over sin and death! Please open our eyes to what that means for us now and for eternity. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS Jesus is victorious over everything in our world ... and because of that‚ we can sleep in peace. In the new devotional Clear Mind‚ Peaceful Heart: 50 Devotions for Sleeping Well in a World Full of Worry‚ you'll find encouraging devotions‚ Scripture verses‚ and guided prayers written by women like you. This devotional will be the best addition to your nightly routine - purchase your copy here! ENGAGE Stay connected with Joel through Instagram and Facebook! Sometimes we get so impatient with the silence that we try to find the answers we long for on our own terms. This often leads us to exhaustion and coming face to face with our weaknesses. God has something better for us than the pace we've been running at. If you need help believing this is possible‚ get Joel's free‚ three-day devotional sent straight to your inbox‚ and start exchanging exhaustion for rest. FOR DEEPER STUDY Psalm 49:15‚ "But God will redeem me from the power of Sheol‚ for he will take me. Selah" (CSB). How does it give you comfort to know that Jesus was victorious over sin and death on the cross? In what ways does Jesus' resurrection help you to recognize the cosmic reality of our world and God's reign as King over all of it? Share your thoughts in the comments! © 2024 by Dr. Joel Muddamalle. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Silent Saturday Wasn’t So Silent – Encouragement for Today – March 30‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

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