Mary Magdalene has been the object of much speculation and folklore, but very little is actually known about her. At the same time, there are few greater expressions of love for Jesus Christ reported in the Gospels than hers. It has been said that supreme love deserves supreme privilege. So Jesus, while choosing the weaker vessel to confound the strong, first chose to reveal Himself after His resurrection to Mary Magdalene. Her devotion to Christ had her in the right place at the right time. It’s good to be present when the Lord does wonderful things. The closer you stay to the Lord, the more you are going to enjoy Him and witness His glory. He will reveal Himself to those who remain near Him (Ps 25:14). Mary wept much and loved much because she knew that she was forgiven much. The more one experiences of the loving mercy of Christ, and the more one tastes of the joy of His forgiveness, the more we will not only weep for our offenses but love for His amazing grace.
