What can we learn from the women's actions in Luke 24:3 for today? Setting the Scene “ But when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.” (Luke 24:3) Key Observations • The women were up before dawn (Luke 24:1). • They brought spices they had carefully prepared. • They entered the tomb despite the shock of the stone already rolled away. • They kept seeking until they understood what God had done. Lessons for Today Persistent Love in Action • Love moves first. These women were at the tomb while the apostles hid (John 20:19). • Genuine devotion expresses itself in practical service—here, caring for Jesus’ body. • 1 John 3:18 reminds us: “Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.” Holy Courage • Tombs were ritually unclean and guarded by soldiers (Matthew 27:65-66). Entering showed bold faith. • God still calls believers to step into uncomfortable places—workplaces, neighborhoods, even hostile cultures—to honor Christ (Acts 4:29-31). Seeking Leads to Finding • Though they expected a corpse, they searched for the Lord anyway. • Jeremiah 29:13: “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.” • God honors honest pursuit, even when understanding is incomplete. Faith Beyond Circumstances • The empty slab contradicted everything they had prepared for. • Hebrews 11:1—“faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.” • When evidence surprises us, Scripture—not sight—anchors the heart (Romans 10:17). Prepared Hearts, Ready for Revelation • Because they entered, they heard the angelic announcement (Luke 24:6-7). • Obedience positions us to receive fresh revelation; delayed obedience often means missed blessing (James 1:22-25). From Witness to Witnesses • Their encounter propelled them to tell the apostles (Luke 24:9). • Every believer who meets the risen Christ is called to share the news (2 Corinthians 5:14-15). Bringing It Home • Nurture practical acts of love for Jesus. • Choose courageous obedience in uncertain spaces. • Keep seeking Him daily in His Word. • Let faith override unsettling circumstances. • Be ready to share what you’ve discovered about the living Savior. |