Also Your God

Scripture: Heavenly Messengers: 13 “Dear woman, why are you weeping?” Mary Magdalene: “They have taken away my Lord, and I cannot find Him.” 14 After uttering these words, she turned around to see Jesus standing before her, but she did not recognize Him. Jesus: 15 “Dear woman, why are you sobbing? Who is it you are looking for?” She still had no idea who it was before her. Thinking He was the gardener, she muttered: Mary Magdalene: “Sir, if you are the one who carried Him away, then tell me where He is and I will retrieve Him.” Jesus: 16 “Mary!” Mary Magdalene (turning to Jesus and speaking in Hebrew) : “Rabboni , my Teacher!” Jesus: 17 “Mary, you cannot hold Me. I must rise above this world to be with My Father, who is also your Father; My God, who is also your God. Go tell this to all My brothers.” 18 Mary Magdalene obeyed and went directly to His disciples. Mary Magdalene (announcing to the disciples) : “I have seen the Lord, and this is what He said to me…” (John 20:13-18 The Voice) I am always touched by this encounter that Mary Magdalene had with Jesus after His resurrection. She seemed to be at the tomb early to do what she could with Jesus’s body, but He was not there. The part that seems so real to me is that Jesus simply called her name, and she responded quickly and with joy. Because I know that God is now also my God, I want to be able to readily respond, and with joy when He calls my name. Thank You, Lord, that I can be confident today that You know my name. You do call me, and I determine to respond in faith, and in joy. Thank You that You are also my Father and my God. AMEN God, I will continue to study Your commandments and reflect on Your ways. I will delight in Your principles and not forget Your Word. Psalm 119
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