the example of Mary

"'Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his home.' What kind of night did Mary pass that night and the next? Try to picture her anguish, her agony of mind, in her new home, with the loving but also broken-hearted John doing all he could to console her as his own mother. BUT, look at her pale face as John bursts into the room and she rises from her couch: 'Mother,' says he, 'Jesus is alive, the tomb is empty.' And Mary Magdalene would come and tell her the whole wonderful story, and her tears of joy would flow and her spirit revive, and presently she too would see Jesus, and her heart would rejoice and her joy no one could take from her. No wonder that the last glimpse we are allowed of Mary is with the disciples and in prayer!"

Let us not forget that if we endure and overcome the trials and tribulation of today that one day we will have everlasting joy, serving God alongside Jesus. There will be no updates on this website until September. Thank you for reading and hopefully it has inspired you to become a living sacrifice.