Throughout the ministry of Jesus—and even in His Passion, Death, and Resurrection—we see two kinds of hearts in those who encounter Him: open hearts and hardened hearts.
The chief priests and Pharisees during Holy Week embody hardness of heart. Their pride blinds them to the truth standing right in front of them. Pilate, too, echoes this blindness when he cynically asks, “What is truth?”—as Truth Himself, Christ, stands before him.
In contrast, we see another kind of heart in the apostles, the women who followed Jesus, and the many who were drawn to Him. They weren’t perfect. They misunderstood, asked for the wrong things, scattered in fear, and wrestled with doubt. But they remained open. Even in their confusion or weakness, their hearts stayed tender enough to receive grace—and eventually, to recognize the Risen Lord.
They didn’t need the full picture to move forward. Faith gave them just enough light to take the next step.
So it is for us. Especially in this Easter season, we are invited to journey with an open heart. We may not have all the answers. We may feel overwhelmed, confused, or unsure. But if our hearts remain open—softened by prayer, hope, and humility—God can work wonders in us.
Let us keep turning to Him, even in the dark. An open heart is enough for the light of Christ to enter in.