Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).
John 20:16
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Thought Of The Day...
While John and Peter experienced the evidence of the empty tomb and the abandoned grave clothes, Mary had the privilege of a different kind of evidence. She had the amazing opportunity to be one of the first persons to actually meet the risen Lord and hear him speak (see Matthew 28:8-10).
Mary had been in tears, thinking that someone had stolen Jesus’ body from the tomb. As Jesus approached her, he asked her gently why she was crying. But she thought he was the gardener and assumed he might know where Jesus’ body was.
Then Jesus spoke her name: “Mary.” And she knew.
All her distress immediately vanished. Instead of the dead body she had hoped to recover, she found herself face to face with the living Lord. It was all the evidence she would ever need. For the second time that morning, Mary found herself running to the place where the disciples were staying, and she announced, “I have the seen the Lord!”
Remarkably, God knows your name as well. “See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands,” God says in Isaiah 49:16. If you listen, you will hear him calling your name deep within. It’s the only evidence you will ever need to know that he is alive.

Prayer...
Eternal and loving God, On this Resurrection Sunday, I come before you with a heart filled with gratitude and wonder. As I reflect on the story of Mary Magdalene and her encounter with the risen Jesus, I am reminded of your limitless power and boundless love.

Just as you called out to Mary, whispering her name and filling her with joy, I pray that you will call out to me as well. Open my heart, dear God, to hear your voice and to feel your presence. Let me experience the joy of knowing that Jesus is alive and with us always.

Thank you for the remarkable gift of Jesus' resurrection, which brings hope and salvation to all who believe in him. May this day be a reminder of your unfailing love and the promise of everlasting life.

As I go forth, may I share this message of hope and joy with others, so that they too may experience your love and the power of the resurrection. Thank you, loving God, for your never-ending grace and mercy.

In the precious name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Enjoy your Resurrection Sunday services and God bless.