March 9, 2020: SOAP #3749:  Deuteronomy 10-12; Mark 16

Scripture:  Mark (NIV) 16:1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away.

Observation:  These ladies had questions with no answers.  They assumed that the stone would be blocking the entrance to the tomb.  But they did not let their unanswered questions keep them from going to the tomb.  Their love for Jesus motivated them to move beyond their perceived limitations.  When they arrived, they found their assumptions to be false!  The stone did not need to be rolled away!  It was already rolled away!!!

Application:   If I wait until I all my assumptions are cleared; I will never start.  Motivated by love, I must step out in faith that God will take care of the “stones” that are too difficult for me to move.  If I want to experience some “empty tombs” I must be willing to start my journey before I know all the answers.

Prayer:  Lord, May my love for you motivate me to move beyond my questions.     Amen.

Pastor Leon
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