John 19:38 Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away.
Joseph was a “secret Christian” just like many people in the world today – secretly worshipping Christ because of the fear they have for the world leaders.
Jesus looks what is in our hearts and not what happens in the world. If we are willing in our hearts – Christ is willing!
Joseph and Nicodemus together gave Jesus a right and proper burial according to Jewish customs. They did this as their final act of obedience because the world could no longer hurt their king...