Spices For Burial

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John 19:38-42 The Message

38 After all this, Joseph of Arimathea (he was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, because he was intimidated by the Jews) petitioned Pilate to take the body of Jesus. Pilate gave permission. So Joseph came and took the body.
39-42 Nicodemus, who had first come to Jesus at night, came now in broad daylight carrying a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds. They took Jesus’ body and, following the Jewish burial custom, wrapped it in linen with the spices. There was a garden near the place he was crucified and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been placed. So, because it was Sabbath preparation for the Jews and the tomb was convenient, they placed Jesus in it.

For Reflection

It is significant that Nicodemus earlier defended Jesus by reminding his colleagues in the Sanhedrin that the law required that a person is heard before being judged. It is, then, profoundly significant that he should be a participant in Christ's burial. Nicodemus came into the light.  He, by his action, realized that the uplifted Savior was the son of God.”

Pray

That those who live in darkness will come into the light and confess that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.  Pray that they will be transformed by this recognition and find salvation in a God-centered life.