"And Jesus cried again with a loud voice and gave up His spirit. And at once the curtain of the sanctuary of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth shook and the rocks were split. And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose. And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many." Matthew 27:50-53 |
Moreover, when these resurrected saints of ad 31 went into Jerusalem, they did not restrict their appearance to a comparative few as Jesus did after His spiritual resurrection. Rather, "they appeared to many."
Like Lazarus, and all the others who had been brought up in physical resurrections, these saints lived for a while longer—no one knows for how long—served the purpose for which they were raised, and then died a physical death once again. There is no record of them living eternally after this resurrection.
On a personal note, the Hasenbalgs are doing well and super happy to be together this holiday season. All seems to be going well with the baby girl in my womb (I'm 25 weeks and 2 days pregnant today).
Cole prayed at lunch today telling the Lord that if He (God) chose to take this baby to heaven before she got to live with us we would still trust Him and love Him, but that we would very much like it if He (God) would allow a new baby sister to come into our family and grow up with us. Cole is continually saying things like, "Mommy, it would be great if God gave us another child in our family. Babies really are miracles aren't they mom. Can you believe God is giving us another child?" I really find his perspective so beautiful - God has used all the past loss to really teach our family that life really is a miracle not to be taken for granted!
After lunch we went swimming and then played a round of minigolf with my nephew TR and wow were my kids thrilled, as their older cousin TR, along with their daddy, are two of their great heroes.
self-portrait...maya and mommy
Your blog has confirmed a message that I am going to prach tomarrow. Thanks!
Posted by: Aaron Witmer | April 04, 2010 at 01:38 AM
I guess I should have added my original thought I felt from God out of courtesy, His resurrection is His invitation to us all to arise. Arise from defeat, arise from complacency and inactivity, arise from depression, ARISE! The Easter story includes you and me. We die out to the flesh to live in the spirit in the here and now, not just in the afterlife! I didn’t think about the veil ripping so I am going to use that. Thanks. Buy the way I just came across your blog in a Google search, searching “He is risen, he is risen indeed. You were like the third of fourth one down.
Posted by: Aaron Witmer | April 04, 2010 at 01:47 AM
Happy Resurrection Day, Kerry.
Thanks for the spiritual 'Food for Thought.'
Love the pics. The expression on Maya's face as she looks at TR is adorable. Wonder what they were talking about?
Posted by: cindim | April 04, 2010 at 07:04 PM
He is risen, indeed!!!
I smiled reading your post this Easter evening!! We read the Easter story, yesterday evening with our youngest three daughters....I have heard this story told over and over and read Biblically for many years now, what moved me most was the many Saints who were sleeping arose, so, reading your blog post this evening, I understand and agree with you when you say a "super cool scripture":) Amen!!! I believe!!
Happy Easter to you and your beautiful family, He is risen, indeed!!!
Posted by: Diane | April 04, 2010 at 10:25 PM
He has risen, indeed! Thankful for Easter and its meaning. To me it is the most important day of the year.
Maya is getting so big, she looks so different!
Posted by: Julie in CA | April 05, 2010 at 05:06 PM
Kerry,
Please pray for my friend Lisa. She found out yesterday that the (4 mo. old) baby in her womb no longer has a heartbeat.
She & her husband are blessed with 2 beautiful daughters, and they were so excited about this child.
Please know it is not my intention to cause you any painful memories or anxiety; I just felt strongly that I needed to ask you to pray for Lisa.
Thanks and Love from NC.
Posted by: cindim | April 07, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Kerry,
I become concerned when we don't hear from you for so long. Everything ok?
Just thinking of you & your family today.
Posted by: cindim | April 21, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Missing your devotions :(
Posted by: Melissa | April 26, 2010 at 04:02 PM
Kerry,
Thinking and praying for you & your family. Hope all is okay.
Posted by: Julie | April 26, 2010 at 06:43 PM
concerned
Posted by: Valerie | April 27, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Kerry-
I know you are very busy....but we have not heard from you for awhile. Is everything ok? You are an inspiration to us.
Take care- and please post when you can.
Posted by: sunshine | April 28, 2010 at 04:37 PM