Mary Magdalene found the
disciples
and told them, “I have seen the Lord! . . .”
John 20:18 NLT
The clock showed 4:30 a.m. Since I had been
awake for two hours, my mind told me, it’s time to get out of bed. My
day usually starts with prayer and devotions, accompanied by a cup of tea in my
sunny library, but it’s dark at 4:30 in the morning, so I moved to the dining
room and stood before our large picture window. I experienced a delightful talk
with God. A bright waning moon and several morning stars light up the darkness.
If I had waited another half-hour, I would have missed this view of my God’s
magnificent predawn sky because the fog rolled in and completely changed the
scenery within minutes.
Mary Magdalene was the first person to see and
worship Jesus after His resurrection. Picture her walking in the dark before
sunrise to His burial site. No street lights, no flashlight to brighten her
path. Mary was eager to anoint her Lord’s body after Sabbath, but instead, He
talked with her!
Neither Mary nor I shall forget our early
morning encounter with our Lord. Next time you awake before dawn, take
advantage of the early hour and have a blessed conversation with our Savior.
Wake up, lyre and harp!
I will wake the dawn with my song.
Psalm 108:2 NLT
