“...WAIT, I SAY, ON THE LORD!”(Psalm 27:14)

READING: John 20: 1-18

Verse 16: “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him, ‘Rabboni!’ (which is to say Teacher)”

John Chapter 20 describes what happened shortly after our Lord was placed in the tomb. Mary  Magdalene went there to look where she thought His body would be. Instead, she found that He was gone. Therefore, she went to Peter and John for help. When they also confirmed He was not there, they became confused and departed. Mary, however, remained at the tomb. Because she stayed there, she was the first person to see the resurrected Savior. Sometimes we have similar experiences. We find ourselves needing Jesus, so we look where we think He should be. If He doesn’t seem to be there, people at times experience disappointment or even disillusionment. Worst of all, people may entirely give up on finding resolution in the Lord. Mary’s experience teaches us to do better. From her response we can learn to remain, hold fast and wait for Jesus. For those who wait on the Lord, He
is faithful to appear and to provide. As the Bible says in Psalm 27, He will strengthen your heart. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Where do you look and how do you respond when you need contact with Jesus?

2. What do you learn from Mary’s experience?