(John 20:15) "Woman, why weepest thou?" Mary Magdalene was asked this question by Jesus immediately after the resurrection because he wanted her not sorrow as those who have no hope. The Resurrection ought to bring much comfort to those who are saved. Why? 1) It Relieves the pain of mourning. (John 11:25) "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:" The saved know what God promises concerning the dead in Christ. 2) It Restores our fellowship with God. (1 John 2:1) "…And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:" No matter what the sin is that we have committed after salvation, Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father interceding on our behalf and forgiving our trespasses. 3) It Reconciles us to God forever. (Heb 10:14) "For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified." In other words, forever we cannot lose our salvation once we are saved or sanctified. We who are saved have no reason to react or sorrow in life as those that believe not. For we trust in a living Savior, and not some dead religious prophet that still lies in the grave. Our Savior lives, therefore we know that Jesus is the way, the truth, and life.
