From the mouth of a tomb is a bad idea. That is, if your primary concern is a pleasant-smelling atmosphere. If you’d prefer to avoid the potentially offensive funk, then, by all means, leave the stone in place. Let dead things lie where they are.
However, if you’re open to the possibility of resurrection, then taking away the stone—and thus risking the possible stench—is part of the package. It could all end up a horrid, repulsive mess. Or, on the other hand…
…it could be absolutely glorious.
If something precious has lied dead and buried in your life for a time, perhaps it’s worth asking Jesus how he feels about it. Maybe you’ve been mostly fine with letting go, but maybe he’s not. He might be deeply moved. More than you might think. New life might be just around the stinking corner.
