Running to Jesus 奔向耶稣

[Dexu Xia]

Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. John 20:4

On a trip to Paris, Ben and his friends found themselves at one of the renowned museums in the city. Though Ben wasn’t a student of art, he was in awe as he looked upon the painting titled The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Sepulchre on the Morning of the Resurrection by Eugène Burnand. Without words, the looks on the faces of Peter and John and the position of their hands speak volumes, inviting onlookers to step into their shoes and share their adrenaline-charged emotions.

Based on John 20:1–10, the painting portrays the two running in the direction of the empty tomb of Jesus (v. 4). The masterpiece captures the intensity of the two emotionally conflicted disciples. Though at that juncture theirs wasn’t a fully formed faith, they were running in the right direction, and eventually the resurrected Jesus revealed Himself to them (vv. 19–29). Their search was not unlike that of Jesus seekers through the centuries. Although we may be removed from the experiences of an empty tomb or a brilliant piece of art, we can clearly see the good news. Scripture compels us to hope and seek and run in the direction of Jesus and His love—even with doubts, questions, and uncertainties. Tomorrow, as we celebrate Easter, may we remember Jesus’ words: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).

By:  Arthur Jackson

If you don’t know Jesus, what will you do to begin running toward Him and His love? If you’re a believer, how will you share His love with others?

Dear Jesus, lead me into Your loving arms today.

两个人同跑，那门徒比彼得跑得更快，先到了坟墓。—约翰福音20章4节 

班恩和朋友们去巴黎旅行的时候，参观了一间著名的博物馆。虽然班恩没有学过艺术，但瑞士画家尤金·博南得（Eugène Burnand）的一幅著名画作却让他肃然起敬。这幅作品名为《复活的早晨使徒彼得和约翰跑向坟墓》，画中只有奔跑的彼得和约翰。无需言语，他们脸上的表情和双手的姿势就表达了他们的情绪，能让观众深刻体会他们的感受，同感他们的兴奋与激动。

这幅画根据约翰福音20章1-10节的记载，描绘出两位门徒奔向耶稣空坟墓的景况（4节）。这幅杰作生动地刻画了这两位门徒矛盾的强烈情绪。虽然在那个时候，他们的信心尚未完全成熟，但他们奔跑的方向却是正确的，最终复活的耶稣也向他们显现（19-29节）。

两位门徒复杂的情绪与历世历代以来寻找耶稣的人一样。虽然我们没有亲眼看到空坟墓，或看见伟大的艺术作品，但我们依然可以清楚看见福音的美好。就算我们仍感困惑、怀疑或茫然，但圣经真理能激发我们渴盼、寻求并奔向耶稣和祂的爱。明天，当我们欢庆复活节时，愿我们能牢记上帝的信实：“你们寻求我，若专心寻求我，就必寻见。”（耶利米书29章13节）作者：  简恩德

若你还不认识耶稣，你要如何开始认识祂，
明白祂对你的爱？如果你已经是基督徒，
你要如何与人分享耶稣的爱？

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