Mary Magdalene experienced grief, injustice, and a profound sense of powerlessness as she stood outside Jesus' tomb crying . . . until Jesus spoke her name! In that instant, when Mary heard what must have been a familiar sound, Jesus calling her by her name the power, resurrection power was unleashed in her life! Mary didn't grieve any more, she did not sense the injustice or powerlessness any more . . . the religious authorities—the Roman government, even the mighty Roman army hadn't won . . . Jesus was, Jesus is, alive and he called Mary's name! Think of the power that must have given Mary . . . That same power can be unleashed in you to when you do what Mary did.
Scripture: John 20:10-18; Matthew 7:7-8; Philippians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; Romans 10:17
