Trusting God While Waiting for Resurrection - A Christian Devotion for Easter
- Darcie @ Leighton Lane
- Mar 30
- 2 min read
Scripture
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.— Matthew 28:1 (NIV)
Are you in a difficult season? Are you running out of patience while waiting for answered prayers? Does the resurrection of the promise and the redemption of the pain often feel far away? The good news is that this is the perfect opportunity for us to grow our faith and trust in the Lord. I pray you find encouragement as you read this short devotional and prayer.
Several years ago, I heard a piece of advice that has stuck with me: “When you sit down to read the bible, read it with fresh eyes like it is the first time you have ever read it.” I have a bad habit of skimming through familiar passages because I’ve heard some stories, like Christmas and Easter, many times.
I know the endings, so impatiently I hurry through the study days of these well-known stories. But, when I quickly peruse the pages, I often miss what the Spirit is trying to show and teach me through the living and active word of God (Hebrews 4:12). There is a lot of meat in the middle, and I’m missing it.
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Let’s Pray
Dear Father, give me patience, endurance, and perseverance in the wait as I surrender the circumstances and outcome to Your will, Lord. Help my unbelief, grow my faith, and shape me into a faithful servant who does all things for Your glory. I love you. Amen.
