Prayer Prompt April 14

SCRIPTURE

John 20:1–10 (NRSVUE)

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him." Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’s head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes.​

REFLECTION

Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb led to confusion and urgency as she informed the disciples. Their investigation revealed the grave clothes, but no body, leaving them in a state of wonder and belief. This passage invites us to reflect on how we respond to moments of uncertainty and revelation in our faith journey. How is the Holy Spirit speaking to you through this Scripture?​

PRAYER

Lord of life, in times of confusion and doubt, help me to seek You earnestly. Open my heart to the mysteries of Your resurrection and deepen my belief in Your promises. Guide me to trust in Your presence, even when circumstances are unclear. Amen.​