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by Cecelia Lester
What Do We Know about Mary Magdalene?
I have been thinking about thankfulness. As we await Christ’s return to our world, shouldn’t we be more thankful for the everyday blessings we receive? Can we do better about giving thanks back to Jesus? Imagine with me what Mary Magdalene would say to us if we were to converse with her about her life before and after her encounter with Jesus.Let's imagine meeting her and our talking together.
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You: Hello, Mary Magdalene. I am thankful you could be with us today.
Mary: Magdalene: Hello, Thank you for having me.
You: Let’s get started. Can you tell us something about yourself before your encounter with Jesus?
Mary Magdalene: I lived in Magdala, a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. People shied away from me. Jesus came through our town often. I always stayed away from where he was until one day, he sought me out. I didn’t want him to see me. My hair was matted and tangled. My family commented that my eyes had no life in them, they believed I had given up any hope of getting rid of the many demons that had taken over my mind and body. But that day I met Jesus, he looked on me with compassion and cast out those demons.
You: That’s amazing. How did those in your town receive you after your meeting Jesus?
Mary Magdalene: Those in my town who disbelieved in Jesus were cautious. Those who always welcomed Him accepted what He did for me. They embraced me.
You: How did your life change?
Mary Magdalene: My life changed because Jesus gave me a new life, a purpose. He gave me friends, true friends! I was able to follow Him as He traveled from town to town where He preached the Word of His Father.
You: How do you feel about what Jesus did for you?
Mary Magdalene: I am thankful. Because Jesus drove out those demons, I have a new life. I am healthier, I was able to follow Him and support his work. I shudder to think what my life would be like if He had not sought me out that day.
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Cecelia Lester has been serious about her writing for over two decades..
She composes Christian essays and posts them to her blog quietspirit-followingmyking.blogspot.com/
She has served in a faith-based organization, Grace In Action by writing two newsletters and searching for possible grants.
In July 2017, she published her first book, 'Times of Trouble Bring Rays of Joy.'
She and her husband of 54 years live in central Indiana. They have one grown son.
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