Holy Week | Day 6 | Rest, Wait, Hope | John Murphy

Between Good Friday and Easter morning, there is a quiet space filled with grief, uncertainty, and waiting. This message reflects on that in-between moment through Luke 23 and Luke 2, showing how the women at Jesus’ tomb and Anna the prophetess both model a faith that rests and waits in God.As Christians, we are called to rest not in our own efforts, but in the finished work of Jesus. We are also called to wait with hope, trusting that God is still faithful in the silence, in the sorrow, and in the unanswered places. This message is an invitation to slow down, rest in what Christ has already done, and wait with open hands for what He will still reveal.Memorable Lines & Takeaways“Faith often looks like resting in what Christ has finished and waiting for what God will still reveal.”“Waiting and resting prepare us to receive not only what is to come, but to experience what God has already done.”“You do not have to prove yourself to God—He has already shown His love through the cross.”“The in-between is not wasted space; it is where God teaches us to trust Him.”Bible Study QuestionsWhat do you notice about the women choosing to rest in Luke 23?Why is waiting on God often so hard in seasons of grief or uncertainty?How does Anna’s story encourage you in your own long seasons of longing?What does it mean to rest in the finished work of Jesus instead of trying to prove yourself?Where in your life is God asking you to trust Him in the in-between?How can suffering or delay become a place where faith grows deeper?What is one practical way you can slow down and rest in Christ this week?