Whom are you Seeking?
Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | November 12 2024 | John 20:14-16
KEY VERSE:
He asked her, 'Woman, why are you crying? Whom are you seeking? John 20:15 (NIV)
MESSAGE:
In John 20:14-16, we find Mary Magdalene in a state of deep sorrow and confusion, searching for Jesus at the empty tomb. When Jesus appears to her, she does not recognize Him, mistaking Him for the gardener. His question, "Whom are you seeking?" invites her to consider her true longing and the object of her devotion. This question resonates with us today, prompting us to reflect on who or what we seek in our lives. Are we seeking temporary comfort and solutions, or are we seeking the everlasting presence of Jesus, the only one who can truly satisfy our deepest needs?
Mary's initial failure to recognize Jesus speaks to the spiritual blindness that can affect us all. In moments of despair or distraction, we might not recognize Jesus' presence in our lives, even though He is right there with us. His gentle calling of her name, "Mary," opens her eyes to His true identity. This personal encounter reminds us that Jesus knows us intimately and calls us by name. He meets us in our moments of pain and confusion, offering us the assurance of His presence and the comfort of His love. When we truly seek Him, we will find that He has been seeking us all along.
As we meditate on this passage, let us consider Jesus' question: "Whom are you seeking?" Let it guide us to reexamine our priorities and desires. In a world filled with distractions and competing voices, it is easy to lose sight of our true source of hope and fulfilment. Jesus is calling us to seek Him above all else, to recognize His presence in our lives, and to respond to His voice with faith and devotion. By seeking Jesus earnestly, we can experience the transformative power of His resurrection and live in the joy and peace that only He can provide. Let us turn to Him, our Teacher and Savior, and find in Him the fulfilment of our deepest longings.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Let us realign our priorities and desires to seek Jesus earnestly and sincerely. Let us make our relationship with Him a top priority in our lives and value every moment spent with Him.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord Jesus, I desire to know you more closely and love you more dearly. Reveal yourself to me and reveal your love to the world through me. For your dear name’s sake. Amen
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
DAILY word study: SEEKING The Greek word zēteō (ζητέω) for “seeking” means “to search, strive for, or pursue.” In the New Testament, it often denotes a purposeful quest for something or someone, going beyond a casual look to a deep, intentional pursuit.
Jesus’ question “Whom are you seeking?” in our key verse reflects a call to examine what or whom we are truly pursuing. Jesus’ question to Mary invites a reflection on whether she seeks Jesus merely in her grief or as the resurrected Saviour who offers life and hope. This “seeking” transforms our lives when rooted in faith and devotion, calling us to a relationship where Jesus alone is our source of hope and peace.
Reflections:
Consider where your heart’s desires are focused. Are you seeking Jesus with a true and open heart? When we make Him our priority, our search transforms into a journey of fulfilment and peace.
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