Mary was there until the end...

I am in Day 29 of One On One: Days with Jesus--Passion.

Then there was Mary Magdalene. While Peter and John ran to the tomb, Mary had gone way back with Jesus. Going way back to her times in Magdala she remained with Jesus, supporting His ministry. She had history with Jesus. Jesus knew her pain. He knew her story. 

Mary was there when Jesus died on Friday, and now it's Sunday. Jesus stepped out of the shadows, stepped out of the shadows to say hi to (guess who) Mary. It's important to know that Peter and John only saw the empty grave but Mary was the first eye witness.

Now put yourself in Mary's sandals. What was that moment like?  To hear His voice. The very voice that she heard as He healed, redeemed, and rebuked. Jesus approached her in the garden. She didn't recognize Jesus right away. Through her tears she heard Jesus say "Mary..."

There's something about this moment that is such an important truth. We must persevere! Following Jesus calls us out to never give up. The passage this morning is John 20:1-18

May we persevere, never give up, Jesus conquered the grave!