She Found Her Risen Lord
Basilea Schlink teaches that true love for Jesus, like Mary Magdalene's, leads to a living experience of the risen Lord who calls us by name.
In 'She Found Her Risen Lord,' Basilea Schlink reflects on Mary Magdalene's profound love and devotion to Jesus, illustrating how forgiveness fuels a living and personal relationship with the risen Christ. The sermon encourages believers to persevere in love and seek Jesus above all else. Through this devotional message, Schlink invites listeners to experience the joy and fulfillment found in giving their hearts fully to Jesus.
Full Transcript
God lives and works today. Who is it who knows this reality? It is those who know and love God's Son, Jesus Christ. Do you love Him? Mary Magdalene did.
She loved much because she was forgiven much. Today's meditation, She Found Her Risen Lord, by Basilea Schlink, shares about the kind of love which can experience that God lives. O Jesus, Lamb of God, most fair, My bridegroom, Lord and friend most dear, The heart of love I offer To treasure, joy, your love will supply The heavenly kingdom is brought nigh, My thankful heart I give you, My thankful heart I give you.
Mary Magdalene had such love and adoration for our Lord Jesus. She was the first one who hastened to the grave seeking Him. No angel could dazzle her with the beauty and splendor of His presence.
The angel was unimportant to her. She was only concerned with Him whom her soul loved, her Lord Jesus. When she didn't find Jesus in the grave, she continued to look.
For love does not cease. Love continues to love and to hope, even when all hope and expectation seems dead. Love sets itself a goal to know the Beloved and to be with Him.
Nothing else can satisfy love. Compared to the Beloved, all else is empty and worthless. Mary Magdalene could not rest until she could fall at Jesus' feet.
He spoke her name, Mary, and her love answered, Rabboni. If you give all your love to Him, you will be the happiest person alive. My thankful heart I give you, My thankful heart I give you.
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Sermon Outline
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- God lives and works today through Jesus Christ
- Only those who love Jesus truly know this reality
- Mary Magdalene exemplifies this love
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- Mary Magdalene loved much because she was forgiven much
- Her love led her to seek Jesus at the tomb
- She was not distracted by the angel's presence
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III
- Love perseveres even when hope seems lost
- Love's goal is to know and be with the Beloved
- Nothing else satisfies love but Jesus
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IV
- Jesus calls Mary by name, revealing personal relationship
- Her love responds with adoration and recognition
- Giving all love to Jesus brings true happiness
Key Quotes
“Mary Magdalene had such love and adoration for our Lord Jesus.” — Basilea Schlink
“For love does not cease. Love continues to love and to hope, even when all hope and expectation seems dead.” — Basilea Schlink
“He spoke her name, Mary, and her love answered, Rabboni.” — Basilea Schlink
Application Points
- Persevere in loving Jesus even when circumstances seem hopeless.
- Focus your heart on Jesus above all distractions to deepen your relationship with Him.
- Respond personally to Jesus' call by giving Him your full love and trust.