"...and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many." (Matthew 27:52, 53) A Great Silence I gave you a time of stillness. After the angry sounds of Friday, with all Heaven breaking loose, they laid My body in a tomb. The stone rolled against the door, sealing shut the opening, to a great silence. The tomb could not hold Me. I was no longer there, but continued on My Father's business, to preach and set the captives free. Those saints waiting for My arrival, I lifted out of their graves, never to be held down again. For I do not allow those who are Mine to be in bondage. I raise all to new life. To those who believe and follow Me. I hand the keys that all may fill God's Kingdom with the presence of the righteous. © Constance Vanides April 7, 2012