“The Worst Thing”

Mary’s grief at the sight of the empty tomb in John 20 can teach us an important lesson. Even as Jesus was right before her eyes, she didn’t recognize him because she wasn’t looking for him. As you deal with your own frustrations, and try to connect the dots between your disappointments and your dreams, are you truly looking for God? Or have you written him off assuming that he’s failed you? We’re often blind to the work that God is doing right in front of us because our expectations and emotions can block our vision. Perhaps your anger with God prevents you from seeing him. Or your pain and fear is clouding your sight. If your emotions are in the way of seeing God, start praying a different prayer in this season for God to open your eyes to see him. As Frederick Buechner put it, “resurrection means the worst thing is never the last thing.”