She turned to leave and saw someone standing there. It was Jesus, but she didn’t recognize him (John 20:14).
Sometimes life’s situations can seem completely overwhelming. When challenges engulf us, it’s easy to focus so much on those needs that they are all we see. The problems become our lives.
At times like these, it’s good to remember Mary Magdalene. She was overwhelmed with grief. All she could see was her pain. Then she really looked and saw Jesus in front of her.
When we’re facing challenges, though we may cry to the Lord for help, our first response usually doesn’t include looking for Him in the situations. We wrestle with our own problems and grow weary. If we look closely, we will probably see Jesus. He might be there in a friend’s kind words. He might be there in situations that suddenly work out. And that’s where we find our hope and joy—by really looking to see Him with us.
Prayer Suggestion: Lord, help me see You in the middle of everything I encounter in life.
Quicklook: John 20:11–18
