Title: The Three-Day Journey of the Faithful – From Cross to Rest to Rising They stayed when almost everyone else ran away. They watched Him die. They saw where His body was laid. Then they went home, prepared spices… and rested. Not because they had given up. But because they obeyed. Luke 23:55-56 (GNT) tells us about the faithful women who followed Jesus from Galilee. They witnessed the cross. They prepared spices for His burial. And on the Sabbath, they rested – just as the Law commanded. These women teach us three powerful lessons for our own journey: ✝️ Good Friday (Sacrifice) – They saw the tomb. They stayed near Jesus even when hope seemed dead. True faithfulness doesn't flee when things get dark. 🕯️ Sabbath Rest (Obedience) – They rested according to the commandment. Even in deep grief, they trusted God's timing and honored His holy day. Rest is not weakness – it's faith in action. 🌅 Easter (Rising) – Their faithful waiting led to the empty tomb. They came to serve a dead body, but found a risen Lord. Hope always rises after rest. They saw. They prepared. They rested. Then God rose. This Holy Week, let's walk the same journey: From cross to rest to rising. --- #GoodFriday #SabbathRest #Easter #FaithfulWomen #TheySawTheTomb #PreparedSpices #RestedOnTheSabbath #Luke2355 #Luke2356 #WitnessesOfTheCross #WaitingForEaster #HealthAndRest #HonouringTheSabbath #HonorTheLordOfTheSabbath #SoberAndReady #ChaplainSchafiOMBKenyan

"The women who had followed Jesus from Galilee went with Joseph and saw the tomb and how Jesus' body was placed in it." "Then they went back home and prepared the spices and perfumes for the body. On the Sabbath they rested, as the Law commanded." (Luke 23:55-56, GNT) #GoodFriday #SabbathRest #Easter #FaithfulWomen #TheySawTheTomb #PreparedSpices #RestedOnTheSabbath #Luke2355 #Luke2356 #WitnessesOfTheCross #WaitingForEaster #HealthAndRest #HonouringTheSabbath #HonorTheLordOfTheSabbath #SoberAndReady #ChaplainSchafiOMBKenyan

Chaplain’s Good Friday / Easter Message On Good Friday, Jesus refused the intoxicating wine offered to dull His pain (Mark 15:23). He chose a clear mind to finish His Father’s work. He hung on the cross to pay the price for your sins and mine – because He loved us when we could not save ourselves. On Easter, He rose with a glorified body – the ultimate promise for all who honor God with their bodies. God invites us: “Eat what is good” (Isaiah 55:2), and “Whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Ignoring God’s health laws might cause a person to lose his good judgment and fall into sin, even to the point of losing salvation. Judas, the foolish virgins, and all who are “intoxicated by drink” (Proverbs 20:1) share a tragic path: spiritual intoxication leads to unwise choices, broken relationships, and even losing salvation. Judas cherished greed, rejected reproof, and destroyed himself. His unwise choice to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver opened the door for the devil to use him – causing the suffering and arrest of our Savior. The foolish virgins had lamps but no oil – they were spiritually drowsy, unprepared to meet the Bridegroom. But today is a new day. Because Jesus died and rose, you can choose the wise virgin’s path. Say no to alcohol and every harmful habit. Eat what is good. Keep your body as a temple. Stay sober, watchful, and filled with the Spirit. Jesus is coming again – and because of Easter, you can be ready. That is the health plan of the cross and the empty tomb. Read: Proverbs 20:1; Isaiah 55:2; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Mark 15:23; Matthew 25:1-13; Matthew 27:3-5 #GoodFriday #Easter #WiseHealthPlan #TempleOfGod #Judas #WiseVirgins #SoberAndReady #ChaplainSchafiOMBKenyan