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Author: Dominic Perrem, from The Community of Nazareth in Dublin, Ireland.

In Mark it says, “So [the women] entered the tomb, where they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe—and they were alarmed. “Don't be alarmed,” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is not here—he has been raised! Look, here is the place where he was placed. Now go and give this message to his disciples, including Peter: 'He is going to Galilee ahead of you; there you will see him, just as he told you.’" (Mark 16:5-7)

Brilliant minds in law and science have been changed by the Gospel account of the Resurrection. This history is recorded by different people who witnessed it, meaning we have, as one famous lawyer put it, more evidence for the Resurrection than any other event in the Ancient World. Mark’s account is like an old friend telling you a story: “I walked in and there was a young man on the right who said, ‘he is raised.’” No fanfare. Think about a time when you got big new—the words are always simple statements, like: “I passed,” or, “I’m cured.” The words, “he is raised,” are the same. These are the only words you would need for the most astonishing moment in history. 

“He is raised.” These words are the undoing of death. They hold the key to all that we long for—Eternal Life—the fulfilment of all our questions about who we are. The baby born into poverty to the virgin is the King over the world, He is God among us, and he is raised. It’s a moment anyone can understand. Then, the promise, “you will see him, just as he told you.” Remember all the promises that Jesus made to you. “I will be with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) Reflect on his promises as you begin your day. He will never leave you.

Scripture quotations are from the Good News Bible ©1994 published by the Bible Societies/HarperCollins Publishers Ltd UK, Good News Bible. ©American Bible Society 1966, 1971, 1976, 1992. Used with permission.