Why weepest thou?
Rev. Michael DeVries offers an expository meditation on Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Christ at the tomb (John 20:15-16), exploring how grief and emotional attachment can obscure faith and spiritual understanding. Through this narrative, DeVries draws practical lessons about the importance of heeding Christ's words, trusting in His promises, and moving from sorrow to joyful recognition of the Savior's resurrection and lordship.
Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. John 20:15, 16 Tears can be blinding. Grief can be debilitating. So it was for a time for Mary Magdalene following the death and burial of the Lord Jesus. Ever since Jesus had...
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