I read Mark 15:42-47

That prompted me to write what I got out of it in my blog.  Here it is:

Faithful God 

Today was another full day. I woke up tired, which wasn’t surprising after going to bed past 2 AM. Still, I managed to get up early for work. Mondays are my usual prayer days, and I kept most of my routine: praying with my daughter, joining office prayer time, and reading my regular scripture passage. I didn’t manage to have my own extended personal prayer time, but I did stay connected to God through what I could do.

Evening came, and as usual for Mondays, it was time for line dancing. I normally focus so hard on the steps that I don’t pay attention to the lyrics of the songs. But last week the instructor mentioned he would be playing a song called “666”, and that deeply troubled me.

Before leaving for class, I prayed sincerely. I asked Jesus to send His angels to the line dancing session and protect me from participating in anything that goes against Him. I truly meant it.

During the second-to-last dance, the instructor taught us a new set of steps. It looked fun and interesting, and I learnt the steps.  But, as he started to play the music, he remembered something and he suddenly stopped the music and said he forgot something — he needed to do a certain movement “when it says 666.” The moment I heard that, I knew. I stopped immediately and went to sit down, thanking God for His faithfulness. Some people were wondering why I stopped, but in my heart I felt nothing but gratitude. God protected me. He always does.

Later at home, as I got ready for bed, I read Mark 15:42–47 — the account of Joseph of Arimathea. I was struck again by how faithful God is to those who fear Him. Joseph was wealthy and influential, a Jewish leader who understood who Jesus was. Because of his position, he followed Jesus secretly. But after the crucifixion, something changed. No longer caring about his status or fear, he openly asked Pilate for the body of Jesus, risking everything to give Jesus a proper and honorable burial.

God had prepared Joseph’s heart long before that moment. What he once did in secret, he eventually did boldly. And in that obedience, he fulfilled God’s purposes.

My little incident today is nothing compared to Joseph of Arimathea’s great courage, yet I see the same pattern — God taking care of His followers, guiding our steps, and helping us not to shrink back from our faith. God is faithful all the time.