As much as the Pharisees wanted Jesus crucified, they didn’t want him left there on the Sabbath. He was already dead, so no bones were broken, but the soldiers pierced his side. These were noted to show fulfillment of Scripture regarding the Messiah.

Later, we see that two prominent religious figures, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, took Jesus’ body. They gave Jesus a proper burial according to the Jewish customs. They were secret disciples of Jesus, coming out of their shells.

Even when it seems hopeless, God helps us find the strength to do something. Jesus’ death and burial were already leading to a resurrection in the lives of those who may have felt that they failed Jesus. It is never too late to do good and to seize the opportunity to do the right thing.
Application: Lord, you died that we may find new life, even in the face of impenetrable darkness. May we not give in to the darkness.
One Word: There is still hope