Mark 15: 46 Then Joseph[l] bought a linen cloth, and taking down the body,[m] wrapped it in the linen cloth, and laid it in a tomb that had been hewn out of the rock. He then rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.
Jesus was flogged by Pilate and turned over for crucifixion. He died before Joseph of Arimathea asked for the body. Pilate made sure he was dead and said okay. Then Joseph put his body in a tomb while the Mary's watched.
I wanted to focus on Joseph of Arimathea. He was a respected member of the council. And he was waiting for God's kingdom. I was interested to find out that many think he is the rich man referred to in Isaiah's prophecies that the Messiah would be with the rich in death.
Prayer: While his closest friends were denying knowing Jesus, Joseph of Arimathea boldly asked for and prepared his body for burial in Joseph's own tomb. I pray to have the faith to risk the favor of public opinion like he did. Guide me to do what is right in Your eyes.
Amen
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