Joseph's Courage: When Faith Steps Forward Too Late
You sat through the entire meeting knowing you should speak up. That familiar ache of regret settles in, the one that whispers, 'You should have said something.' Joseph of Arimathea knew this feeling too.
The Courage That Shows Up Late
You sat through the entire meeting knowing you should speak up. The jokes got crueler, the comments more cutting, and still you said nothing. Now, hours later, the weight of your silence feels heavier than any criticism you might have faced. That familiar ache of regret settles in, the one that whispers, "You should have said something."
Joseph of Arimathea knew this feeling intimately. As a secret disciple, he'd watched Jesus from the shadows, afraid to risk his reputation or position. But sometimes our biggest moments of courage come not in the spotlight, but in the aftermath, when everyone else has walked away.
Stop and read Matthew 27:57-66. Read it on Bible Gateway if you'd like.