Scripture: John 20:10-18
Journal: What is God saying to you through the scriptures today? What does the resurrected Jesus want to say
to you today? How might the resurrected
Jesus want to come to you in a way that is bigger and more glorious than you
have yet experienced? How is he showing
up in the midst of your tears?
Reflection:
In her tears, sadness, and confusion Mary
didn’t recognize that it was Jesus standing in front of her—that is until he
spoke her name. And at the sound of her
name she came alive inside, turning toward him in surprise and delight.
Stand outside the tomb with
Mary today. Imagine her sorrow and her
desperation, her confusion and her tears.
How are you feeling those same things in your life right now? Imagine Jesus asking you, “Why are you
crying?” What is your answer? Imagine Jesus coming to you in the midst of
that pain. Imagine him saying your name. What do you want to say to him? What does he want to say to you? How is he asking you to stop clinging to a
small version of him, so that you might embrace a larger, more glorious
one? Who else do you know that needs to
have the resurrected Jesus meet them in the midst of their tears? Take them to Jesus today in prayer.
Prayer
Closing
Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you that you come to us in
the midst of our tears, whatever they may be.
Come to me this day with words of life and hope and healing. For the sake of your name and your kingdom, I
pray. Amen.
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