Dark Day
“Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus....Then he bought fine linen, took Him down, and wrapped Him in the linen. And he laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock, and rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.” Mark 15:43, 46 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/mrk.15.43,46.nkjv Dark day or hour represents the window of discouragement, disappointment and denial, often experienced and presented as part of the preparation for the coming bright day. Considering the fact that even Jesus cried out his dislike for such times “My God, My God; why have you forsaken me”, expression of sadness and discomfort in life’s moments of despair is not out of place. It took a great courage fromJoseph of Arimathea to single-handedly plan the burial of Jesus, especially when others are remotely struggling with their pains. Just like the darkness of d...