Empty is a Wonderful Word Today

"Empty" is not usually the word people think of when trying to come up with a word that brings excitement, joy or hope. Just think of the context in which you most often hear the word used. Empty gas tank. Empty wallet. Empty bank account. Empty cupboards. Empty heart. Empty house. Empty church. Empty wells. Empty relationships. Empty homes. An empty safe. Empty seats. And the list goes on and on. But on this resurrection Sunday, "empty" is one of the words used when describing the glorious Easter message. All four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each describe that first resurrection morning in a manner that proclaims the empty state of the tomb where Jesus had been laid. "He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said" is the glorious news of this celebrated day. So for today anyway, "empty" is a wonderful word! Praise God for our risen Savior.