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...

John 19:15 But they shouted, ‘Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!’ ‘Shall I crucify your king?’ Pilate asked. ‘We have no king but Caesar,’ the chief priests answered.

Who do you uphold as the king in your life? Do you care more for sports than religion? Do you care more for money than the poor?

We all have our failings in many aspects in life, some of which pull us away from God in many ways.

What we hold dearest in our lives will always make it to the top instead of what should be at the top.

Why not try giving Jesus that top spot for a while and see how your life changes!

1 Corinthians 11:25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Easter is a time of great sorrow, but also great blessing and happiness.

How often do you get carried away with all the modern world celebrations and forget about the simple things God has given us to live by?

When you sit down to eat and drink next, think about what Jesus came to do for you...

He did this all even though He knew what was coming...