Week 46 - The Journey with Mary Magadalene
"When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go and anoint him. Very early when the sun had risen, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb. They were saying to one another, "Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?" When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back; it was very large. On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, "Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him. But go and tell his disciples and Peter, 'He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.'"" Mark 16:1-7
Living in the presence of God. Mary Magadalene had entered the kingdom here on earth. The circumstances of her day were for God and guided by God. The situations that came up did not phase her for she knew that with God all things were possible.
She went to complete the burial ritual, not knowing how the stone would be moved away but also not concerned just knowing that it would not be a problem. She is living in the presence of God, filled with His joy in all her circumstances. Mary Magadalene had accepted Jesus and all His teachings whole heartedly, her life was His.
Living in the presence of God does not make the challenges go away, it is peace knowing that you are never alone. You have come to know the living God, God who walks with you, even along the Villa DeLaRosa. Mary Magadalene lived hell on earth with seven demons, now she lives with Christ. Practice living in the presence of God, hold His hand and walk, knowing that the stone will not stop you from seeing Jesus.
What is God saying to you? Live in the moment, always prepared with prayer.
Dear Father, it is a beautiful journey living in Your presence. Your constant reminder that all is well even when the future is unknown. Thank You Father for this beautiful morning, for the calm cool breezes, for the peace that resides within. Prayers for a friend burying a son this morning, You know his journey. Help us to continue walking in faith with You in all that we do. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Heaven, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror of Demons, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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