Saturday Family Devotional
Waiting and Trusting

After Jesus died, his body was placed in a tomb. A large stone was rolled across the entrance. For Jesus’ friends and followers, this day was filled with sadness and confusion. They didn’t understand what happened or what God was about to do.

Sometimes our lives can feel like that. Things seem quiet, and we wonder what God is doing. Think about planting seeds in a garden. After the seeds are planted, the ground looks exactly the same, and it might seem like nothing is happening. But under the soil, something very important is taking place…the seed is growing and preparing to rise through the dirt.

Saturday of Holy Week was like that. It looked hopeless, but God was preparing the greatest victory of all. Even when we can’t see what God is doing, when we’re confused, sad or frustrated, we can wait and trust God; he is always working, and his plans are always the best.

1. How did Jesus’ friends feel on the day after he died?
2. When was a time that you had to wait for something important? How did you feel having to wait?
3. How can we trust God, even when we cannot see what he is doing?

Father, help us to trust you even when we cannot see what you’re doing. Give us faith to believe your promises at all times. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!