Called by Name

Jesus said, ‘Mary!’ She knew him then.
Jn.20:16

Mary Magdalene is taken from despair to joy by Jesus saying one word to her. Mary!

Jesus didn't call out to Mary by the generic term woman. He called her by name. He drew on the intimacy of their relationship. Friendship does that. She knew him and he knew her.

Likewise, Jesus calls out to me by name. Yes, he is my God, but on a personal level he is my friend. He knows me. He is for me. He loves me.

Thank you Jesus for your friendship. You know me and I know you.