Did you know there was an earthquake both at Jesus’ death and his resurrection? God may have seemed silent or far away during Jesus’s trial and crucifixion, but He was behind all the supernatural events that simultaneously exploded.
Matthew 27:50-54 50 And
when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 51 At
that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The
bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They
came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and
appeared to many people. 54 When the centurion and those with
him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake
and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was
the Son of God!”
Matthew 28:1-4 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
Not only were there numerous people who witnessed Jesus’ death and resurrection, but I’m guessing thousands more experienced and remembered the earthquakes! God offered evidence to people who weren’t even looking for proof! I’m sure the guards never forgot either day. Plus, I love how God sent an angel to sit on the stone so that no one could think the empty tomb and earthquake were just coincidence. God was behind it all!
Who do you
know that isn’t even looking for proof from God? Let’s pray their eyes are
opened (like the centurion) to see the obvious evidence of God all around them!
Alice
