TEXT MARK 15:43-46
TOPIC : FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH
[43]Joseph, he of Arimathea, noble and honorable in rank and a respected member of the council (Sanhedrin), who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, daring the consequences, took courage and ventured to go to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
[44]But Pilate wondered whether He was dead so soon, and, having called the centurion, he asked him whether [Jesus] was already dead.
[45]And when he learned from the centurion [that He was indeed dead], he gave the body to Joseph.
[46]And Joseph bought a [fine] linen cloth [for swathing dead bodies], and, taking Him down from the cross, he rolled Him up in the [fine] linen cloth and placed Him in a tomb which had been hewn out of a rock. Then he rolled a [very large] stone against the door of the tomb.
Joseph of Arimathea according to the Bible took a major risk, daring the consequences by requesting the body of Christ.
This man by his courage preserved the "Body of Christ".
What are the consequences?
1. Anyone who identifies with Jesus risks treason.
2. Identification with the doctrine of Christ had a death sentence attached to it.
3. Identifying with Christ's doctrine leads to being ostracized the society.
Joseph risked all these to preserve the body of Christ and be use by the Holy Spirit to fulfill the prophesy of David that the Lord's body will not see corruption.
Today in our country, a ragging issue which is waiting for the voice of the patriarchs of our faith.
Will your voice be heard at this very demanding time or will you choose to preserve your privileges?
Time is running out.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not
bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
(Please be a blessing to seven persons by sending to them devotionals)
For further reading,
Numbers 17. Romans 18.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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