He Called Her Name

Scripture: 13 “Dear woman, why are you crying?” they asked. Mary answered, “They have taken away my Lord, and I don’t know where they’ve laid him.” 14 Then she turned around to leave, and there was Jesus standing in front of her, but she didn’t realize it was him! 15 He said to her, “Dear woman, why are you crying? Who are you looking for?” Mary answered, thinking he was only the gardener, “Sir, if you have taken his body somewhere else, tell me, and I will go and …..” 16 “Mary,” Jesus interrupted her. Turning to face him, she said, “Rabboni!” (Aramaic for “my teacher”)17 Jesus cautioned her, “Mary, don’t hold on to me now, for I haven’t yet ascended to God, my Father. And he’s not only my Father and God, but now he’s your Father and your God! Now go to my brothers and tell them what I’ve told you, that I am ascending to my father – and your Father, to my God – and your God!” (John 20:13-17 The Passion) This account of Mary and her encounter with Jesus at the tomb has always touched me deeply. He, Jesus, called her name and she then knew Him. I know that He knows my name as well and calls to me. I always want to hear when He calls to me, and to recognize that it is His voice. Thank You, Father, that You do call my name; that I am Your child. That is such a privilege that I never want to take for granted. AMEN Lord, my children truly bring me joy as they gather around the table! Thank You for the blessing of grandchildren that bring me happiness. Psalm 128
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