The Wait of John 19: 42 and 20:1

I often wonder what was going on in the minds of the followers of Jesus.  There aren't many details between John 19:42 and 20:1.  They laid Jesus in the tomb nearby and then Mary Magdalene came early while it was still dark and saw the stone rolled away.  Not only aren't there details about the mindset of Jesus' followers, there aren't any details about what was happening in heavenlies!

John 19:42  

Therefore because of the Jewish day of preparation, 

since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. 

John 20:1  

Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, 

while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb. 

I think God intended it that way. Sometimes, the narration stops, but God's work has not. That's true of things in life. I think the wait between John 19:42 and 20:1 is to help us to see life in light of God and how He is always at work. I need to trust Him when the narration stops.  I need to see life through eyes of faith and His promises. What He has promised, He will fulfill.  The empty tomb brings me back to that Truth.  And the wait is worth it!



Seek Him First!