When you think of Bible heroes, names like Noah, Moses, Joseph, David and Paul immediately come to mind. You may not think of Joseph of Arimathea – yet all four Gospels record what he did and the type of man he was.

Then he took it down and wrapped it in a linen shroud and laid him in a tomb cut in stone.

Luke 23:53

Joseph, a rich and prominent member of the Jewish council, did not consent to execute Jesus, but followed Christ secretly. He was good and righteous and waited for the kingdom of God. He boldly went to Pilate and asked to be given the crucified body of Christ. Joseph and Nicodemus (of John 3:16 fame) took it down from the cross, wrapped it in linen with a mixture of spices, put it in Joseph’s rock tomb, and sealed it with a big stone.

When you consider the size and population of the Earth and the wide span of time, you may wonder about the significance of an individual, let alone an act of kindness. Like God remembered Joseph of Arimathea, He notices when you sacrifice something to help someone, including the time it takes you to pray for the nation. Serve your Lord and praise Him for using you.

Recommended Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25