“And after singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives” (Matthew 26:30).
The Mount of Olives is now covered with graves. Jesus went to the place of the dead. Jesus came to us while we were as good as dead to pave the way for our salvation to real life. Jesus is about the Father’s business of raising the dead. We are offered a new life in Christ, a life that knows that though we die in this age, yet we shall always live because our gracious Lord and God has made the way possible.
Lord, You know how my soul becomes troubled, and I do not believe. Guide me in the upward way You have laid before me as I walk through this world of the living dead. Help me to be Your light to the blind that they may see and live, not because of me, but because of You in me. Lead me on this path of righteousness so that I no longer fear death nor dying, but fear being separated from You.
Lord Jesus, You came to me while I was spiritually dead and raised me to live with You by faith. Guide me this day to forever hold fast to You in the mystery of the faith. Let me not slumber nor sleep, but live by the power of Your Holy Spirit and walk in Your ways. Shine the life You have placed in me so that others see and come to believe that You are the Savior of our souls. Lead me now and always, Lord Jesus. Amen.
