Secret Faith

Scripture: 38 After all this, Joseph of Arimathea, a disciple who kept his faith a secret for fear of the Jewish officials, made a request to Pilate for the body of Jesus. Pilate granted his request, and Joseph retrieved the body. 39 Nicodemus, who first came to Jesus under the cloak of darkness, brought over 100 pounds of myrrh and ointments for His burial. 40 Together, they took Jesus’ body and wrapped Him in linens soaked in essential oils and spices, according to Jewish burial customs. 41 Near the place He was crucified, there was a garden with a newly prepared tomb. 42 Because it was the day of preparation, they arranged to lay Jesus in this tomb so they could rest on the Sabbath. (John 19:38-42 The Voice) Both Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus were key Jews who had kept their faith a secret. Then at the time it was necessary for them to step forward and do something, they did it. We don’t know if they suffered any consequences, but they did do an important act; preparing the place for the burial of Jesus’s body. How secret is my faith today? Do I act on it or keep it under wraps? Father, I do ask myself that question. I want to be open about my faith and to act accordingly. You are so faithful to respond to my acts of faith. Thank You. AMEN I will thank the Lord, for He is good. His faithful love endures forever. I know He is for me, so I will not be afraid. Psalm 118
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