John 20:15Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?"
NKJV
Seek Jesus.
Jesus asked two very insightful questions of Mary at this point: "Why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?"
Often in life we find ourselves in a place where we may feel like crying and sometimes find ourselves in a place of tears. Jesus sees those tears and wants to dry them. We really need to allow Jesus through the hands and wisdom of others to do just that.
Often, however, we become strangely comfortable in our pain and sadness. They become almost like old familiar friends. Jesus wants to be a better friend to us in those times. For some it may mean breaking a cycle long established, for others it may mean coming out of a short season of pain. Seek Jesus and realize that even in the midst of whatever you are going through, He is there.
You may need to turn to Him before you realize that. He wants to pull you out of your troubles and sadness, but before He does He wants to walk with you through the valley. Even when you are in the valley of the shadow of death, He is there. May you know He is there to dry your tears, lighten your load and be a closer friend than any you have ever known. Loved one, right now take a few minutes out of your busy day and turn to Him. You will be glad you did. And so will He.
Dear Father,
Thank You for loving me. Thank You for being there to walk with me and comfort me through my trials. I pray that You will help me turn to You quickly in those times of difficulty. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee
Senior Pastor
Calvary Chapel of the Triad
