Devotions From Steadfast Lutherans

Mark 16:1-8 “And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has  risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going  before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” (Mark 16:6–7)   Don’t be alarmed. Those words show up often in the Gospels. Here, at the sight  of the empty tomb, the words are repeated. The disciples of Jesus are not to be afraid.  Jesus was crucified for them. Jesus has risen for them as well. The angel says “just as He told you”. The Words and Promises of God happens  just as He says. This is outstanding news for us – think of all the Words you have read  this Lent during these devotions. They are happening for you just as He said. Fears?  You don’t need to fear. Christ has been crucified. Christ has risen. He is risen indeed.  Alleluia. You are baptized into all of this. You have no need to fear the world around you – the