“he was buried” [I Corinthians 15:4]

“he was buried”. The burial of Christ completes His death. It was not just an act of kindness; it was confirmation that the act of atonement had truly happened. The wages of sin had been paid. The wrath of God had been appeased. The work of Christ had been completed. The enemies of God had done their worst. The blackest day in all history was over. But that is not all. The old covenant that fell short was also buried. A new covenant was about to dawn. From the gloom of the grave the Light of the world would arise victorious. For all who will follow Christ the old life must be buried if we are to know the new life He gives. However painful it might be, it is important and necessary if we are to have the life of Christ within.