And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word." (Matthew 28:5-8) This news to these faithful women sounded too good to be true.

They were dazed and bewildered; yet with joy they hurried away to deliver the message to others who loved the Lord.
[255]Here we have the proof that the resurrection of Jesus is one of the strings upon the harp of God, yielding great joy to those who hear its blessed sound.

The first human being who heard of the resurrection rejoiced.

How much more joy there must have been in heaven at that hour! [256]Angel means messenger; that is, one who is sent on a mission as a representative or deputy, or messenger of God.