Backstory: Jesus’ instructions to the Angel at the EmptyTomb
As the angel readied himself to carry out Jesus’ instructions to His followers, he felt a surge of joyful anticipation. The weight of the moment, the profound significance of the resurrection, and the eternal impact it would have on humanity filled him with excitement. He eagerly embraced his role as the messenger, knowing he carried news that would fill hearts and spirits with jubilation.
In the days leading up to the resurrection, betrayal and denial echoed through the halls of Jerusalem. Jesus, burdened by the knowledge of what was to come, spent his final hours in prayer, grappling with the weight of humanity’s salvation yet submitting His will to the Father’s plan. The faithful and obedient angel had witnessed the anguish etched on Jesus’ face as he knelt in the garden of Gethsemane, seeking the Father’s strength. Now, exuberant over heaven’s resurrection power, this celestial being prepared to carry out Jesus’ instructions.