18 Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, “I have seen the Lord!”
Then she gave them his message.
John 20:18
We are looking at eye witness reports of Easter morning. It would seem most agreed the tomb was empty but just exactly what resurrection meant when there was no body, was not clear. Mary Magdalene, we are told, lingered behind and was one of the first to see Jesus resurrected. She saw him with her own eyes, heard him talk to her and rejoiced. That joy could not be contained and she ran to the disciples and shared, “I have seen the Lord!”
I’m wondering if we can remember the last time we received such good news that we just had to share with our friends. I had despaired waiting to receive the Social Security bereavement adjustment to my income decision and when the letter finally came I not only rejoiced but I quick called a friend to share. Perhaps it is a good diagnosis from the doctor. It is not cancerous. Perhaps it was getting a job finally with a decent salary. Perhaps it was being accepted in school or for some program that seemed impossible. My roommate and I talked past the wee hours the night my boyfriend proposed. Mary Magdalene had to share.
secondly she was sent with a message she then deliver. She told the disciples where to meet the risen Jesus. He was headed to Galilee. We have joy we can share and a message. May we be faithful today as we meet our friends…and maybe strangers.
On the Way to Wonder 