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by Michelle Brinson

Empty Tomb

Date Posted: August 2, 2006

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb. They went in but did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men stood by them in dazzling clothes. So the women were terrified and bowed down to the ground. "Why are you looking for the living among the dead?" asked the men. "He is not here, but He has been resurrected! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, 'The Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and rise on the third day'?" And they remembered His words.
Luke 24:1-8 HCSB

We can celebrate this Easter because the tomb is empty. A couple of weeks ago our worship leader mentioned this during our service. My niece, being a young and fairly new Christian looked over to me and said, "I don't get it." It was obvious by her facial expression that she didn't really understand what that meant. As I tried to explain it to her I could see she was becoming more and more confused. I said a quick prayer and asked God to give me the right words to speak to help her understand. I was making it too complicated and I needed help simplifying the message. One word – that was all He gave me – "evidence"! The empty tomb was "evidence" that Jesus had conquered death, overcome the grave, defeated Satan and sin for each of us.

In the midst of trying to explain something that seemed so complicated I realized it was very simple. I think that's why Jesus tells us to come with child-like faith. Once I shared that word with my niece – she immediately understood. All my words had just confused her more and with one word… she understood.

Then He called a child to Him and had him stand among them. "I assure you," He said, "unless you are converted or are turned around and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child—this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes or receives one child like this in My name welcomes Me.
Matthew 18:2-5 HCSB

This year I will be celebrating Easter in Uganda. When I realized I wouldn't be home over Easter, at first I was a little sad. Easter is the most joyous of holidays for me and I so longed to share it with the people I love the most. However, I quickly realized how selfish that was of me. I can see my family and friends all the time. How often will I get the chance to celebrate Easter with a new family of believers? This is really a once in a lifetime chance. Once I changed my perspective, I got so excited and now I can hardly wait to leave. I have no idea what Easter will be like in Uganda, but I have no doubt that Jesus will be there, just as He is here – in our presence and no longer in the tomb.

We can celebrate His Resurrection because the tomb is empty!

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Biography Information:

Michelle Sanders Brinson makes her home in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband Andrey, their son Jadon and their dog Rudy.

Michelle sees her marriage as a ministry and desires for it and herself to be used by God. She and her husband and son are active members of their church. She is also passionate about spreading the good news locally as well as internationally via mission trips to East Africa and wherever else the Lord leads.

Michelle is a talented writer and speaker who prays God will use her in sharing His hope and truths to those who are hurting and in need of love.

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