Easter weekend finds me giving more than a bit of thought to “Silent Saturday.” Other than egg hunts in the yard, little attention is given to the Saturday before Easter. I suspect there are more “Silent Saturdays” in our lives than repentant Fridays or Sunday resurrections.
Perhaps, when things look worst–as they did after the crucifixion–is when God is doing the most. Our silent times tend to linger far longer than one day and in some instances, years. Still, that does not mean our personal transformation is delayed.
Jesus foretold the disciples of His death and resurrection. Nevertheless, the disciples were not waiting expectantly on Sunday. They disregarded the very promise Jesus personally gave them.
We, too, can find it hard to hold on to those things God promised us as well. When circumstances look less than ideal, it is easy to let go of our dreams and purpose and instead merely seek to survive. Like Thomas, we can find ourselves surprised and doubtful of the very things we prayed for when they come to fruition.
As Jesus fulfilled His promise to the disciples, God fulfills His promises to us. Jesus lay in a tomb separated from those who loved Him before He was glorified by the Father. Maybe we must endure some dark places as well in preparation for the very miracles we seek to receive.
I have witnessed a caterpillar spin a cocoon. I have seen beautiful butterflies break free of them. However, I have never observed the metamorphosis of one into the other. This transformation is done out of sight, silently, and without fanfare. Only when there is movement out of the darkness and into the light can we delight in the miracle.
We all endure some dark places. Yet, the darkness is temporary. We can push into the Light and become the very people God created us to be.
I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.
John 12: NKJV
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