Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid
Tenderly mourned and wept
Angels in robes of light arrayed
Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept
Lead Me to Calvary 1921
By: Jennie Evelyn Hussey (1834 – 1925)
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As we continue our journey through this hymn of commitment and our approach to Easter make time to ponder this text and all it communicates. Let’s think about this.
Remember
Angels in robes of light arrayed
And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. John 20:12 ESV
The Gospels each record some encounter with the angels after the resurrection. In this account they are dressed in white and stationed at His resting place. Angels were seen at HIs birth and again here at His death. Their presence reveals the extraordinary nature of His life.
At His birth, they gloriously announced His arrival to some shepherds. At His resurrection, they gently questioned and instructed some mourners. Generally operating unseen, God’s messengers appear when their presence is needful and the King warrants it.
Lord, thank You for sending Your messengers.
RESONATE!
It is easy for us to forget His throne-crowned brow. We must diligently allow the truth of it to penetrate our minds and illumine our understanding of His sacrifice. Only then can we remember rightly all the Savior has done for us. Pray the simple prayer, “Jesus, help me always remember.”
Follow
Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept
While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. Luke 24:4 ESV
This is a perplexing thought. Angels guarding Jesus. Was it because His spirit had left His body to descend into hell? Why did He need to be guarded? Was His body in danger? Notice that it says He was only sleeping. Even still was protected while He did.
From thousands singing to a couple guarding, His birth and death are markedly different. Yet there is something that at least in words seems similar. The Incarnate Word likely dozed in that humble manger bed, and the Crucified Savior “slept” in the rocky tomb. But not for long!
Jesus, thank You for waking up!
RESONATE!
Self-denial is the true beginning point of our becoming like Jesus. Maybe you have accepted Him as Savior, but have wrestled with surrendering control entirely to Jesus. Maybe it is time to put that struggle to rest. Pray this simple prayer, but only when you are ready for it to be answered. “Lord, lead me to Calvary.”
Jesus, thank You for wearing that crown of thorns on Your brow. It demonstrates beautifully the ends to which You were willing to go to obey the Father’s will. Help me embrace that same surrender, remembering and following. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Podcast 39.2 Transcript
Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.
Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid
And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut in the rock. And he rolled a great stone to the entrance of the tomb and went away. Matthew 27:59-60 ESV
Why would we want to see the tomb? To make it real. It can seem like some incredible story but seeing the tomb or at least something similar helps us appreciate the grief the disciples experienced as they laid Jesus’ lifeless body in the tomb and sealed it shut. Think about it.
Tenderly mourned and wept
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. John 20:11 ESV
Jesus died and so His disciples mourned. It is really difficult for us to imagine the degree of loss they must have felt. We only know the story on this side of the resurrection. It is easy for us to forget their desperation. Have you ever cried in response to the death of Jesus?
Angels in robes of light arrayed
And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. John 20:12 ESV
The Gospels each record some encounter with the angels after the resurrection. In this account they are dressed in white and stationed at His resting place. Angels were seen at HIs birth and again here at His death. Their presence reveals the extraordinary nature of His life.
Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept
While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel. Luke 24:4 ESV
This is a perplexing thought. Angels guarding Jesus. Was it because His spirit had left His body to descend into hell? Why did He need to be guarded? Was His body in danger? Notice that it says He was only sleeping. Even still was protected while He did.
Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the refrain
Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid
Tenderly mourned and wept
Angels in robes of light arrayed
Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept
Lest I forget Gethsemane
Lest I forget Thine agony
Lest I forget Thy love for me
Lead me to Calvary
Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond. Until next time, Be Resonant.
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