Easter Sunday

This Easter reflection invites us to reconsider what it means to live with eternal perspective in a world obsessed with speed and recognition. Drawing from John 20 and the story of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, we're reminded that the first witness to the resurrection wasn't looking for a miracle—she thought someone had stolen the body. Even seeing angels and Jesus himself didn't immediately register until He spoke her name. This personal encounter reveals something profound: eternal life isn't just a future promise, it's a present reality that begins when we recognize Jesus in our everyday moments. Mary Magdalene's story is striking because she remains largely in the background throughout the Gospels, yet her faithfulness in simply being with Jesus positioned her for this world-changing moment. We live in an age where information doubles every twelve months, where we've invented a fifth human need called novelty, and where we desperately grasp for notoriety to make our brief lives matter. But Mary's example shows us there's a blessing in the background—in the ordinary, faithful presence with Christ that transforms all our in-between moments. When we tie our hope to temporary two-minute thrills, we miss the eternal rope that connects us to something that truly lasts. The resurrection declares that death doesn't have the last word, and neither does the anxiety of our fast-paced, change-driven world. We're invited to find meaning not in being remembered for our worst or best days, but in the steady, transformative relationship with the One who calls us by name.