Truth Beknown

Two encounters.

8 Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce[a] this to his disciples. 9 [b]And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”[c] 11 While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened. 12 They assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, 13 telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.’ 14 And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy [him] and keep you out of trouble.” 15 The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present [day].-Matthew28:8-15

Roman soldiers are really soldiers by profession. Each soldier is already a formidable unit. Surely a single soldier can bring down men who never knew serious battle in their entire lives. Some say that if a soldier is caught sleeping, he will be punished by death. And yet, the soldiers agreed to all these. They agreed to spread stories that Jesus' disciples came by night and stole him while they were sleep. That is, they risk facing death and shaming themselves for being outwitted by unseasoned men. Not really a good choice.

Jesus is inviting us to rejoice in the truth that He triumphed over death and sin. Despite the lies that the soldiers and elders have spread, the truth was never quenched. So let us spread this truth especially to those who are in need of Christ's Light.

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