Mark 16:2-8

I believe that there are many things spiritually discerned that we dismiss. In our modern scientific age we have turned aside from hearing the still small voice of God and having eyes we do not see and ears we do not hear. Fear and unbelief stop us from fully understanding the impact of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives.

Mark does not identify the young man who appeared in a long white robe as an angel, but clearly he is there to explain the mystery that confronts the women. The Greek voice of He is risen, which is passive, indicates that an act of God accomplished the raising up of Jesus. 

Chosen by God as the first human witnesses to Christ’s resurrection, these women were commanded to go and tell. The special mention of Peter signifies that Christ still accepted him, even though he had denied the Lord three times.Initially, the women’s fear caused them to say nothing to anyone. They recovered shortly, however, and brought word to the 11 disciples, including Peter.

Mark 16:2-8

² Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. ³ And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?” ⁴ But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large. ⁵ And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. 
⁶ But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. ⁷ But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.” 
⁸ So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.