But there is an even clearer incident in the life of Jesus to demonstrate how He knows each one of us by name. It occurs on the day of His resurrection. Mary, one of the faithful women who cared for Him in life and death, has arrived at the tomb to anoint His body with spices.
“And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she 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 in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher).” (John 20)
Isn’t this lovely? Through her tears Mary was unable to recognize the one that she was seeking, until He uttered a simple word: “Mary.” Immediately she recognized Him and was able to then respond to Him in a similar way: “Teacher.”
We should respond in a like manner. We should ask ourselves “Why are we weeping?” when the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth is waiting for us to recognize His voice through the Scriptures. “The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out... for they know his voice.” (John 10)
So the next time you and I are overwhelmed with distress and grief, let’s imagine ourselves in the presence of our Lord as He comforts us with this just one word: [insert your name here].
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