Go And Tell

"But the angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples.'" - Matthew 28:5–7

The angel’s command to the women at the tomb is a divine sequence: Experience, then express. First, "Come, see." They are invited to personally encounter the evidence of the empty tomb, to be convinced that the impossible has happened. This is a personal verification. But the experience is not for their private benefit. It is immediately followed by a commission: "Go quickly and tell." The message is urgent. The good news of the resurrection is not meant to be hoarded; it is explosive information designed to be shared. It is significant that the first evangelists of the resurrection were women, who were not considered credible witnesses in that culture. God chose the marginalized to carry the most important message in history, subverting human power structures from the very beginning.

After years spiraling in addiction, Sophia found herself at rock bottom. Through a recovery program at a local church, she experienced the transformative power of Christ in a way that felt like being raised from the dead. The shame, guilt, and hopelessness that had defined her life were replaced with a profound sense of grace and purpose. Remembering the angel's command to "go and tell," she couldn't keep quiet. Her life became a testimony. She started a support group at her church, creating a safe space for others to see their own empty tombs. She began speaking at community events, not with polished speeches, but with the raw, authentic story of her rescue. She mentored other women, walking with them through the darkness she knew so well. "Go and tell" became more than a verse; it became her life's mission, fueled by the reality that what God did for her, He could do for anyone.

The resurrection is not just good news to be believed; it is a world-changing event to be proclaimed. Everyone who has personally experienced Christ's life-changing power is, by default, commissioned to "go and tell." This mission is not reserved for pastors or missionaries. Your testimony—of how God brought hope into your hopelessness, peace into your chaos, or life into your dead-end situation—is a vital part of God's plan. Sharing this news is how the power of the resurrection continues to break into the world, bringing hope to every form of death and despair people face.

This week, your mission is to "go and tell." First, "come and see" by taking a moment to reflect on a specific way Christ’s resurrection power has brought life to a dead area in your own life. Write it down to make it concrete. Then, "go and tell" by identifying one person in your life who is facing a situation that feels hopeless. Find a way to share your story of hope with them—not as a lecture, but as one beggar telling another where to find bread.

You have been personally commissioned by the risen Christ. Your story is a powerful continuation of the message that first began at the empty tomb. Don't be afraid to share the hope you have been given.

Risen Lord, thank You for inviting us to see the empty tomb and experience Your power. Just as You sent the women to "go and tell," send us now to share the good news of Your resurrection with those who need hope. Give us the boldness of the first evangelists and the love to share Your story well. Amen.