“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.” — Psalm 62:1

The Quiet Between the Cross and the Dawn
by C D Swanson~

The Saturday after Good Friday is a sacred pause—a day wrapped in silence, stillness, and unanswered questions. Scripture does not record much activity on this day, and perhaps that is intentional. Heaven itself seemed to hold its breath.

The disciples were grieving. The women were preparing spices. The world was hushed. And yet, beneath the quiet, God was moving in ways no human eye could see.

Psalm 62:1 captures the heart of Holy Saturday: a soul waiting—resting—not because it understands, but because it trusts. This is the peace that comes when we surrender the need to know how God will work and simply believe that He will.

Holy Saturday reminds us that silence is not abandonment. Stillness is not inactivity. Waiting is not wasted. God often does His deepest work in the unseen places, in the quiet hours, in the in‑between moments when nothing seems to be happening.

The peace of this day whispers: Hold steady. Resurrection is already on its way.

Lord, thank You for the holy quiet of this day. Teach my soul to rest in You even when I cannot see what You are doing. Let Your peace settle over every anxious thought, and prepare my heart for the joy of resurrection morning. Keep me close, calm, and trusting in Your unfailing love. Amen.

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