Matthew 27:62-66
The irony of this passage is that his opponents remember Jesus' claim of resurrection, a claim his disciples completely forget. They do their best to make the tomb secure. The problem they have is they think they are working against Jesus' disciples, they don't realize they are working against God!
Try imagining what the disciples felt at this moment. Jesus has died in a brutal manner. They are in hiding. They have forgotten Jesus' teachings of his resurrection. They fear what happened to Jesus could happen to them. Many of his followers have given up the last three year of their lives, what has it gotten them? What do they do now?
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The fact that the disciples forgot Jesus' claims/promises reminds me of how often I forget His promises. He tells us that He will meet our needs, that we don't need to be anxious or worry, that He will fill us with His peace - if we only trust Him. I pray daily for that kind of trust. It has helped for me to memorize scripture passages and repeat them over and over - such as "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not to your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy paths."
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