Mary Magdalene - Her Promise

Mary Magdalene - Her Promise

Jesus not only knew Mary’s name, he knew everything about her. He remembered the day he had cast the demons out of her. He remembered her many practical kindnesses. He saw how she suffered with him as she watched him die on the cross.

Just as Jesus knew the intimate details of Mary’s life, he knows about you. When you are tempted to lose hope, when life seems too empty to go on, when grief overwhelms you — Jesus cares. When those you love have let you down, when you think you can’t go on for another minute, when your problems crush you — Jesus cares. He calls your name, just as he called Mary’s. And you, too, can go on like the women who went from the tomb, perhaps still a bit afraid yet “filled with joy” (Matthew 28:8).

Promises in Scripture

Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

— Isaiah 43:1

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

— Matthew 10:29 – 31

[Nothing ] will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

— Romans 8:39

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

— 1 Peter 5:7