Two men, dazzling

After Luke 24:1-12 

The women stood

by the empty tomb,

perplexed that

the body was gone,

unsure what to do

next. Suddenly,

with no warning,

two men were

there, their clothes 

dazzling and blinding

in brilliance. Frightened,

the women gathered

together, bowing 

to the ground before

the men. The men speak:

do not seek the living

among the dead; remember

what he told you long

before, that he would be

betrayed, he would be

brought before sinful

men and judged, that

he would be condemned

and killed. But then 

there would be 

a third day.

This was

the third day.

This is 

the third day.

 

Photograph by Gavin Allenwood via Unsplash. Used with permission.

Some Friday Readings

 

The Power of Prayer Meetings – Paul Levy at Ligonier.

 

“Psalm 90,” poem by Mary Masters – D.S. Martin at Kingdom Poets.

 

“Jesus, Name All Names Above,” hymn by St. Theoctistus – Anthony Esolen at Word & Song.

 

Tender Feet – poem by Kimberly Beck at Rabbit Room Poetry.

 

When Death Draws Near – Greg Morse at Desiring God.