Day: 4th April 2026
Holy Saturday
In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God…Love the Lord, all his faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:1-5, 23-24
There are moments in life that bridge the realms of what was and what will be. Places of transition, a threshold between what was and what will be. This is the liminal space, where the old fades away, and the new has yet to fully emerge. It is here, in this space of Holy Saturday.
As we journey through life’s transitional times, we are reminded that we are not alone. In the midst of uncertainty, we find our refuge in the steadfast love of the Almighty. In Psalm 31, we hear the ancient cry of the soul, a plea for God’s guidance and protection. These words resonate through the ages, a reminder that we can find solace in the arms of our Creator.
For he is the rock of our salvation, our fortress in times of trouble. ‘Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.’ These words of Jesus echo the trust that flows from the depths of a heart anchored in faith and assured of God’s goodness.
As we navigate these seasons of our lives, we are reminded that the God who shaped the universe also shapes our destiny. In him, we find our refuge and our strength. And now, as we embrace the shadow of Holy Saturday, we are reminded that even in our darkest moments, there is a glimmer of hope. For beyond this threshold of uncertainty lies the promise of Easter morn.
In the stillness of the tomb, we wait. And as we wait, we hold on to the assurance that a new dawn is on the horizon, ready to burst forth in radiant glory.
So, take heart, for our salvation draws near.
Prayer
Loving Father, this Holy Saturday, may it be a day of reflection, transition, and anticipation, may we find our rest in Christ. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
This study is an amended transcript of an equipping video to empower and inspire Grace Communion International congregations around the world to live and share the gospel. It has been produced by the Home Office Team in Charlotte, NC, USA, and was first published in the 1 February 2024 edition of the Equipper publication.
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