John 20:11-18 documents a narrative outside the borrowed tomb on Resurrection morning. You can read it here:

“Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” “They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”). Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ” Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.”
‭‭John‬ ‭20‬:‭11‬-‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Mary Magdalene is the Mary that Jesus healed from demon possession. Thereafter, she joined the formidable force of women who surrounded Jesus to help Him accomplish His Father’s plan.

I have studied several women near Jesus, and some had financial means. From a heart of pure agape love, all of them were motivated to help Jesus. It was with unrestrained delight that these women did.

What was their motivation? They knew. What was it they knew? They knew they were KNOWN.

Mary Magdalene had been saved from sin, healed of demons, and now served with a peace-filled heart, as seen in the John 20 passage. Yet she is troubled. At the tomb, she discovers Jesus is not where she and the other women had left him (Luke 23:55).

Moments earlier, she had alerted the disciples that the stone was rolled away. After they had run to see if what she said was true, they returned to where they stayed. Mary Magdalene remained, and that’s where she is in verse 11.

In the company of two tomb angels, she articulates to them exactly why she is crying. Mary Magdalene is sad, bewildered, and hurt.

But then she turns around. Surely, this man knows where Jesus is.

Jesus inquires, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?”Jesus shows consideration to Mary Magdalene just as the angels did. I don’t know how anyone can read the story without hearing Jesus’ loving tone. All parties in this narrative are concerned for Mary Magdalene.
And then Jesus says her name.

“Mary.”

Jesus is intentional and unrushed when He calls her name. His tender, knowing voice is warm and familiar. Do you know His voice toward you? Try just now to hear Jesus say your name. People who love you know how to say your name with value, love, and respect.

Mary Magdalene was KNOWN before the crucifixion, and when Jesus said her name, she recognized she was still KNOWN by Him.

KNOWN.

Once recognition occurred, she addressed Him by His KNOWN title to her: “Rabboni!” Calling Him this showed great love, respect, and recognition of Him.

Mary Magdalene’s sole intention at the tomb that morning was to check on Jesus.

Jesus was gone.

The fact of the empty tomb shook her. Only when the One she was looking for called her name did she feel relief, peace, and joy all in a moment! Falling and clutching Him was a natural response for her. But Jesus could not let her linger. He instructed her to let go and then gave her an assignment.

That is one personality trait of Jesus. He has an assignment for each of His children, always. If you don’t have an assignment, you need to meet Jesus. I recommend each morning! You will get your assignment!

In one scene by His borrowed tomb, Jesus tells one women she is KNOWN. How did He do it?

• He came to her.
• He called her name.
• He spoke to her.
• He spoke with her.
• He gave assurance to her of who He was.
• He did not leave her guessing, or create more mystery.

Jesus showed esteem and respect when He sent her to tell the men what she had seen and heard. Their reaction to her news is recorded in Luke 24, verses 10-11, and 22-24.

God let Mary Magdalene see Jesus on Easter morning. To have Jesus all to herself for a few precious moments surely motivated her delivery of the divine news to the disciples.

Today, those KNOWN by God through Jesus can not see Him as Mary Magdalene did. But one day, we will. Until then, you and I can meet Him every single day. Our weary souls can come every morning and fellowship with Him. We can ask Him all of our questions. We can bring Him bewildered, distraught, and guilty thoughts and emotions. We can announce our joys to Him.

Why?

Because He’s alive, and He lives. And He loves us. And we are KNOWN.

Let’s be like Mary Magdalene and go tell the news we have about Jesus.

He is Risen! Happy Easter~

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