Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Garden Tomb-- in Jerusalem

For we sing Alleuia!!!  He is not Here!
 For He is Risen! 
He is Risen Indeed!
A few yards to the west of  Golgotha-
 (the place of the skull)
 a garden tomb was discovered in 1867.
It was early identified as a possible burial place of Jesus.
 Early British acceptance declared this as the official site,
 rather than the traditional Holy Sepulcher Church.


A stone like this was rolled away.
 The deep channel along the ground is the groove
 for the rolling stone used to seal the tomb.
This quiet, contemplative site
 is a favorite spot for Protestant visitation. 
An outdoor chapel setting with benches
 allows for a gathering spot for readings of the
 crucifixion, burial and resurrection.


Perhaps not the crowded site
 of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, 
where religiosity reigns in busy, ornate worship.
But, a quiet garden here allows a visitor time
 to reflect on the gift of grace. 
 As a follower of Jesus,
 I walk in a loving relationship
 with the One who gave His life for me.
So, because every day is Easter ...
we rejoice.
He is Risen!  He is Risen Indeed!

1 comment:

  1. Halleluyah, Halleluyah, Halleluyah, Halleluyah, Halleluyah, Halleluyah,
    Halleluyah
    He has risen
    for our Lord has conquered death,
    Now let's seek His footstool on earth
    Heaven is His Throne
    Let's rejoice For our Lord Yeshua Messiah
    is the way, truth, and Eternal Life

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