Matthew 4:16 (NRSV)
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Verse 16the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned."
Devotion
People say the colors present in the sky at the break of dawn are more beautiful than any sunset. The question is, who are these people, and what are they doing up so early in the morning? Well, if you go by a church on Easter morning you may find many people, outside, waiting to see the beautiful colors of the break of day. Maybe it is these people waiting in the darkness for the beautiful light of dawn to shine and celebrate the risen God, who know why the dawn is so beautiful.
Prayer
God of Easter Morning, as we prepare for Holy Week in darkness, let us know your beautiful colors that surround us, like the brilliant hues in the sky that are closely upon us. Amen.