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Posted by Dion Todd January 14th, 2025 919 Views 28 Comments
Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?" She, supposing him to be the gardener, said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him, "Rabboni!" which is to say, "Teacher!" John 20:15-16 WEB.
Mary Magdalene came to the tomb of Jesus early in the morning to grieve but found the stone had been rolled away, and His body was gone. Then as she turned around, a man was standing there whom she didn't recognize. Mary thought that He was the gardener. Yet, when He called her by her name, she knew that it was Jesus. He calls His sheep by name, and they know His voice (John 10:3).
Mary wasn't far off, for God has done His share of gardening. He planted the original garden of Eden. Jesus often met with His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane (John 18:1). The empty tomb they were standing by was in a garden. The parables of Jesus tell of a caretaker that prunes and fertilizes (John 15:2), (Luke 13:6). The Lord knows how to make things grow.
Yet, sometimes the Lord can be working in our lives, and we don't recognize Him. Then later, we realize that it was Him. Jesus said that His sheep would recognize His voice (John 10:3). He is always there to care for us with fertilizing to make us grow or pruning us back to make us bear more fruit (John 15:2).
We often see it from the plant's perspective, and being pruned isn't fun. We can see no logical reason why the gardener would be cutting off our branches. That person standing in front of you, building you up, or tearing you down, may be sent by the Lord to help you along. Trust the gardener, for He has your best interest at heart. You are going to be better off in the long run.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me, and I put my trust in You. Your way is the best, and You understand the seasons of growing and pruning. I am in Your hands. Please have Your way in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Amen!
Post from Marisa Jackson
17 hours ago
Dear Lord, I trust you as my gardner as you shape and prune me when necessary. I may not understand or enjoy this process but I know you always have my best interest at heart. I am thankful and greatful for your unending love for me! Thank you God for your most precious, loving, kind and compassionate son Jesus Christ. Amen 🙏❤️🙏!! Amen 🙏❤️🙏!! Amen🙏❤️🙏!!
Heavenly Father Thank You For Being In My Life And Taking Care Of Me And My Family Always AMEN Good Morning Everyone 😀
Comment from Susan Petho
11 hours ago
Good afternoon Yvette, and RHM family.
Amen!
Amen ❤️
This is much needed in my life right now. Chaos has tried to test me on every side but all I know that God is good and the Lord will provide. Love you be Blessed.
Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me, and I put my trust in You. Your way is the best, and You understand the seasons of growing and pruning. I am in Your hands. Please have Your way in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! I am praying for the people in Los Angeles, California who have lost houses to the recent fires. Please pray for them that God gives them peace and a way to rebuild their house and their life after this tragic loss
Post from Wanda Pennington
16 hours ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me, and I put my trust in You. Your way is the best, and You understand the seasons of growing and pruning. I am in Your hands. Please have Your way in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
16 hours ago
Amen, sending prayers for all who are dealing with the fires in California, have an amazing Tuesday love you all
Post from Schalk de Beer
23 hours ago
Yes, amen Lord, I pray this in Jesus's name.
Good morning, everyone, praying you have a most blessed Tuesday! Continued prayers for the victims of the fires and the storms 🙏!
Comment from Debi Burton
17 hours ago
Good Morning Everyone! Yes, continuing prayers for California fires and the storms! 🙏🏻😔
Comment from Lynn Brown
18 hours ago
Good morning, joining in prayer for CA fires.🙏
Heavenly Father, I thank You for taking care of me, and I put my trust in You. Your way is the best, and You understand the seasons of growing and pruning. I am in Your hands. Please have Your way in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Amen.
Heavenly Father, I put my Trust in you! That pruning and growing seasons comes from you Lord. In your name Jesus, Amen!
I trust You Father, even though the pruning feels difficult! Amen.
Post from Darlene Blackmon
18 hours ago
Thank you Lord for all you do and at times I may not recognize all the things you have already done for me until later I trust in your divine plan because you hear my heart when my words in prayer sounds like mush.
I trust in You,Jesus!
Post from Theresa Bright
19 hours ago
Amen and I thank you Father in Jesus name.🙏🏻
Post from Bella Colliander
20 hours ago
Amen!🕊️
I praise Your Name Lord... Amen! 🙏🏼
Post from Barbara Jackson
20 hours ago
Praise GOD for Refreshing Hope
Post from Candy Laventure
20 hours ago
Amen!
Amen
Amen
Post from Kay Collinsworth
21 hours ago
Amen
Amen!
Post from Celeste Strenn
22 hours ago
Amen🙏