Can you imagine if the story of the empty tomb happened today in modern times? You venture outside your home. The streets are empty. The malls are closed. You and a friend are the only ones out for a morning stroll. You're practicing social distancing maintaining six feet of separation while you make your way to the tomb of your loved one. You find it empty. Even the guard overseeing the property is missing. Nothing makes sense. Where's the body? Who hid it? All you can do is run back to your friends and tell them the tomb is empty. At first, only a couple of friends are willing to leave the safety of their homes to see what's going on. Everyone is afraid to leave their homes due to recent events.
My friends, the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive. He may be away from us but he promises he's coming back. The emptiness we feel is only temporary. My wife and I are staying in our home today. Like many others around the world, our Easter celebration will be a virtual one. This will be an Easter Sunday I will never forget. Of all the things empty in the world right now, I'm thankful that the tomb is empty and the door to Heaven is now wide open. Isn't it a good feeling to know we no longer have to be afraid to die? Let's celebrate the Resurrection. Let's be thankful for all those who are caring for the sick, especially the ones suffering from this COVID-19 virus. Let's be thankful we can connect through social media. Let's be thankful Jesus loves us so much that he died for us. Happy Easter. Have a great day.
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