Don't you just love "the women" and their example of faithfulness? Their faithful commitment to the Lord enabled them to discover God's incredible miracle with Jesus — they were the first to learn of his resurrection! However, the most powerful insight in this passage to me is the simple sentence at the end: "Then they remembered that he had said this." Jesus' resurrection changes everything. One of the most important areas of change, however, was in the memory of his most faithful disciples. After the resurrection, things Jesus had said in his ministry came flooding back into their minds with understanding, excitement, and conviction. Promises that seemed obscure were suddenly made clear. Prophetic words that seemed undiscoverable were uncovered and seen in their full glory. Their insight is to be our insight as well. All of Jesus' ministry, his healing, and his teaching can now be more fully understood on this side of the resurrection. As we approach the end of this year's journey through the Gospel of Luke, let's be reminded that Jesus' actions and words were validated and empowered by the resurrection.