It’s Saturday . . . but Sunday’s Coming!
It’s Saturday, the day before Easter.
On the Christian calendar, we often forget this day. Yesterday was Good Friday. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday.
On Friday, Jesus is crucified; dies for our sins. His followers mourn.
On Sunday, Jesus is resurrected; He’s risen! He’s risen, indeed! His followers rejoice.
But on Saturday, Jesus lay in the tomb; earth groaned. His followers waited, confused. 
It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming . . .
Holy Saturday: The Day of Waiting
On the church calendar, Saturday is known as “Holy Saturday.” While there are services on Friday and on Sunday, this day is traditionally a day of waiting.
Holy Saturday is a lot like life this side of heaven. We wait. Our final resurrection is sure. Our victory is certain. But this side of heaven, we face death daily. Saturday—the day-in-between, the day between earth and heaven, hurt and healing, waiting and receiving, faith and sight.
It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming . . .
The Message of Holy Saturday
The message of Holy Saturday is, “Wait. Something is about to happen. But it hasn’t happened yet.”
Holy Saturday lasts so long. It feels like Sunday will never come. The twenty-four hours feel like an eternity.
It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming . . .
Death still surrounds us. Sin still tempts us. Sickness still wounds us. Suffering still pervades us. Evil still invades us. Satan still taunts us.
It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming . . .
Easter Is Coming Our Direction
In Narnia, under the curse of the White Witch, it was always Winter but never Christmas.
For Christians, we live in the sure hope that Spring is always just around the corner; just around the river bend.
Easter has already arrived, and it’s coming in our direction.
It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming . . .
While we forever remember the crucifixion, thank God we’re moving toward Easter. It’s coming in our direction, closer all the time.
It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming . . . and it’s not far away.
All we have to do is hold on for a little while and Sunday will soon be here.
Saturday may seem like a long time, but that’s only as we count time.
Hold on. Keep believing. Never give up. Wait.
It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming . . . soon.
Hold on for a little while longer.
The Final Victory
Death will not have the last word.
The tomb will empty.
We will celebrate the resurrection.
It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming!
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What is the wait like for you?
AMEN!!!!! Great reminder!!!
I have to share this with you: Yesterday, Good Friday April 2, was 18 months since Andy was called home. Zeke (my little one you met in Valpo) said, “Mom, since Jesus and Daddy both died on the same day this time and since Jesus gets resurrected on Sunday, maybe Daddy will too??!!!” WOW!! That was deep for a 7 year old!! I reminded Zeke that God CAN do ANYTHING He wants to do. But as much as we want Daddy to come back, we must remember to pray like Jesus did “Father, Not our will but YOUR will be done!” because God’s plan is GOOD and BEST even if it doesn’t SEEM like it to us right now. I read this again this morning, and I am aware that inspite of all the times Zeke has prayed and waited and it has NOT happened, his faith in God’s ability to do something miraculous is so undaunted and enduring … and never bitter at the lack of immediate response! I need to sahre this with Zeke that even if Daddy does NOT come back tomorrow … that God hears his prayers and Death will NOT have the last word. The tomb WILL empty. We WILL celebrate Daddy’s resurrection some day that God says is best, probably in heaven with Him. It’s Saturday, but Sunday’s coming in God’s perfect time!
Kim, I could tell Zeke was sharp the second I met him. Any seven-year-old who can sit through me teaching for three hours is kewl in my book! I rejoice with you in Zeke’s faith. And I share your sure hope that you will see Andy and Zeke will see Daddy again…forever and ever! He Is Risen! Bob