The last four days of this week for Christians is known as "Holy Week." For most, the first thing they would say is, "Oh, I know, it's Good Friday and then Easter on Sunday." Which is partially true. With a quick reminder they are sure to recall that Thursday is "Maundy Thursday" when Jesus instituted the "New Covenant" which we celebrate often as "Holy Communion." But there is still one more day...and, no, it is not Easter Sunday. Have you ever stopped to honestly, thoughtfully, and spiritually ponder the significance of HOLY SATURDAY? We even make mention of this day in "The Apostles Creed." You know, the part that says, "he was crucified, dead, buried; he descended into hell." Yes, THAT part...Jesus literally in hell from the time of his death up until his resurrection Sunday morning. What a moment in history that Jesus spent time in hell "evangelising" the masses as the True Savior of all. Has it ever crossed your mind the millions of souls that were able to depart hell during that time? Have you wondered how sad it must have been for those that, despite the love of Jesus "coming to the rescue," still chose to stay? The love of Christ compels us to ponder deeply just what his powerful presence and messianic work accomplished in the depths of hell on that one day we call Holy Saturday. Jesus truly is the Messiah-Savior. Praise be to God for his love shown to us.
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