The answer is: An Angel

Matt 28:2

As the dawn approached on that glorious morning, an angel descended like a lightning bolt, casting aside the heavy stone that sealed Jesus's tomb. Imagine the scene! In a world of closed doors and sealed fates, this angelic visitor signifies changes that are earth-shattering – not just for those who cherished Jesus, but for humanity as a whole.

The Gospel of Matthew (28:2) hints at this divine intervention with an air of dramatic flair. The stone isn't merely moved; it is rolled away from the entrance, highlighting Jesus's triumph over death rather than emphasizing someone's efforts. This sets a precedent that something extraordinary has occurred: the resurrection of Jesus. It wasn’t just any mere event; it suggested that life prevails over death, and hope supersedes despair.

Have you ever wondered when stones became such a meaningful motif in spiritual journeys? A popular line of thought gives us a complete circle—from the stone tablets of Moses containing the Ten Commandments to the stone that symbolizes mortality as it stands to seal this momentous passage. Not only does this incident remind Christians of heaven’s involvement in earthly matters, but it echoes throughout history, telling us that pivotal happenings often require divine intervention to reveal profound changes. The resurrection thus acts as an invitation for all such changes in our lives—lifting those burdens from our paths once and for all. Remember, hope can peer around even the most monumental stones!