Jesus with Mary Magdalene after His Resurrection

Jesus with Mary Magdalene after His Resurrection

Mary Magdalene had a special relationship with Jesus.  He ate at her house.  She was one of His loyal followers.  She helped prepare His body for burial.  She also went to the tomb to anoint the body three days after His crucifixion.  There she saw the empty tomb and was in the garden crying when Jesus spoke to her.  She probably did not even look up . . . or through her tear filled eyes thought that He was the gardener and she asked where they had taken Jesus . . . meaning Jesus' body.  

Jesus spoke to her and said one word,  "Mary." 

She realized it was the Lord and he had to tell her to not touch Him until he had ascended to His Father.  Then he told her to go tell the Apostles or Disciples what she had seen.  This is a singular honor to be the first mortal to view the resurrected Christ.  

Some people have speculated that maybe Mary was married to the Savior.  This is speculation and not in the Holy Bible, so we do not know this to be fact.  We DO know that Mary Magdalene was a righteous woman who followed the Savior.  At one time Jesus had cast several devils out of her.  There is also speculation and tradition that she was once a prostitute.  This is also not written in the Holy Bible.  

Some people and some religions I suppose think it is sacrilege to imply that Jesus may have been married.  Personally, I have never felt that way.  I view marriage as a sacred covenant with God and my wife.  So IF Jesus were married while on Earth I would have no problem with that.  Of course, like I said before, some people do.  

Honestly, whether Mary Magdalene was once lived an immoral life or not is NOT the point.  The Gospel of Jesus Christ says that when we repent and change our ways we are forgiven of our sins.  That is a hopeful though for all of us.  Jesus came to Earth to pay the eternal price for our sins.  

Our task is to believe in him.  Have faith in Him, and repent of our sins.  We ALL sin in our lives.  So we all fall short of the Glory of God.  The eternal price for our sins was paid by our Savior.  Since he was then resurrected three days later, we can all be resurrected one day with perfect bodies.  That means a lot to those of us living with severe health challenges.  (I have a bad heart and a messed up trachea or throat so I live with a tracheotomy tube.)  

Our eternal home is based on how we did in this test called mortal life.  If we keep God's commandments and repent when we fail to keep the commandments then the Atonement of Jesus Christ pays the eternal price for our sins.  Then if we stay faithful, and receive the ordinances of Salvation like Baptism, Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost, etc. we will get to live with our Heavenly Parents for all Eternity.  We will also be with our families if we have been sealed for time and all eternity in one of God's Holy Temples.  

I also should add that keeping God's commandments is more than the "thou shalt nots."   We need to remember that we serve God best by serving our fellow beings.  That includes being kind to our fellowman and even being humane and kind to animals. . . in my opinion.  After all, animals are part of God's creations.  That does not mean I am a vegetarian, but I do believe humane treatment of animals is important.  It is even more important to be kind to our family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. . . and we should even be kind to strangers.  

I want all to know that I love my Savior Jesus Christ and that I do know that he was and is my Savior and your Savior.  I have felt the cleansing power of the Atonement in my life and for that I am eternally grateful.  

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