What Jesus Did! 'From Confusion to Assurance' — John 20:3-8

So often we need the support of a friend to do that next necessary thing. Peter and the disciple whom Jesus loved ^[1] (presumably John) alternate taking the next needed steps in this story. John outruns Peter but doesn't go into the tomb when he arrives there. He sees just the grave clothes. Peter arrives, goes into the tomb, and sees that Jesus' body definitely isn't there. After Peter, John also goes in and sees, then believes. We need each other. Not just for the times of mission - like when Jesus sent out his disciples in pairs ^[2] - but also for times of weakness, confusion, and distress. Sometimes, maybe even often times, we can't take the next step on our own. We need the help of a friend who shares our faith. ^[3] Don't try to do the Christian life solo. We need each other to make it through our dark nights of discouragement so we can enjoy the new dawn of faith centered on our risen and triumphant Lord. Let's help each other to live with our hope in him!