Journey to the Cross, Part 5: He is Risen! Telling the News with Fear and Great Joy

But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead…”

So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to tell the disciples.…

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe ALL that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” —Matthew 28: 5-7a, 8, 18-20.

Whether we are going quickly to tell people/disciples, make disciples, or both, go quickly with fear AND great joy! Happy Resurrection Day! He is Risen!