Luke 24: Why Look for the Living Among the Dead?

In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!  Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’”Then they remembered his words.
 - Luke 24:5 NIV

I think we're all as guilty as the women at the empty tomb.  We're crushed because we don't see God at work.  It wouldn't be so bad if we went in search of where God is alive and working when we encounter those dead spots, but usually, instead of looking for the living water, we wander off in search of life in the worlds terms; a place where we are not likely to find any life at all.  At first glance, it may look like there is life.  There is certainly activity, but is that activity life giving.  Does it produce anything that makes us truly feel alive?

Jesus promised to give us life and life more abundantly.  He promised to give us peace.  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  - John 14:27 NIV

Jesus put himself in the line of fire, in the hands of sinful men, so that we would not have to put ourselves in the same position.  We only need trust him.  He is the one with the answers.  He is the life giving force.