After darkness
covered the globe as Jesus died, there came a day. A Sunday of hope. A Sunday
following a dark and sorrowful Friday, a day above all others. The tomb is
empty! He is not there. The first to see the empty tomb were the women, His
followers. They loved Him so.
Mary Magdalene was
the very first person to see Jesus alive!
When
Jesus rose early, on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary
Magdalene, out of whom He had delivered seven demons. She went and told those
who had been with Him and who were mourning and weeping. Mark 16:9-10
Women in the days
of Jesus were looked at as less-than, second-class citizens in every way. Men
were not even allowed to speak with them in public. Jesus, however, looked
upon them with favor. He picks Mary, this woman previously filled with demons,
to be the first witness and missionary after His resurrection. He loves each
one of us equally, each one of us uniquely, each one of us to be used for His
purposes. Go tell. The tomb is empty. He lives!
Jesus,
Thank You for the witnesses that began the testimonies of Your
love. So many witnesses saw You after You rose from the dead. And we see You
today. Give us the wisdom to share the truth with others. You are alive! And we
can live forever, too.
Amen
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