John 20:16. “Jesus saith unto her, ‘Mary!’ she turned and saith unto Him, ‘Rabboni!’ which is to say, ‘Master!’’’
“MARY!” Mary’s coming – no more waiting or wondering. The first day is here – the third since He died. He said three days and three nights – the only sign. No time to waste – this is no time to wait; Darkness will soon be gone. It is hard to see with the mind and eye. The stone is taken away. Day dawns in the mind and eye Mary sees the space – empty!
Mary’s running – they must be told; is it true? He is taken away – no sign to see now. Where is He – I want to see!
Where to turn next; who can help? Please! These tears won’t stop outside the tomb. Bending, looking, wondering. Two in white easily seen through tears; One at the head, the other at the feet Mary sees the Grave-clothes between them.
Mary’s weeping – I want to know: now, where. He’s gone – my Lord’s gone. Where is He? The two in white ask why and she turns away. Another is here and asks why and who she seeks. Why are you weeping? What reason can there be? Blinded eyes are opened by a voice. His voice; His word; His tone. It is He – the Master, He speaks again! Mary sees the feet, hands – her heart is full.
Mary’s speaking – she has news and joy. Her message is clear - He is alive. His message is clear – I ascend to My Father To your Father; to My God and your God. We are still in this together. We are not done – tell all He said. He spoke, He appeared; Mary was right. He is in the midst – He shows the evidence. Mary sees His face – she is glad - and so am I!
“What can I say Father, except I am so glad my Savior is alive. I think I know some of what Mary knew. The joy, the exhilaration, the assurance: I haven’t seen but I love – and believe. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”