Relationships suffer because one party cannot forget an injustice done to them. Years following an incident, an insignificant matter can rear its ugly head and cause immeasurable suffering for those involved. It is the ones who cannot forget the good done to them that become a blessing.

But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother…and Mary Magdalene.

John 19:25

Mary Magdalene was such a person. Jesus had healed her of seven demons. She and several others who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities traveled with Jesus and the disciples through cities and villages and “provided for them out of their means.” (Luke 8:1-3) But her faithfulness did not end there. Today’s verse says she attended Jesus’ crucifixion and stood at the cross with His mother. She followed Joseph of Arimathea to the tomb (Luke 23:55), and she was the first one to the tomb on resurrection day and the one to whom Jesus spoke (John 20:1, 16). None other was so faithful and unafraid.

Are you one who forgets the injustice but remembers and is filled with gratitude for the good that you receive? Christ is worthy of your praise, your faithfulness, your gratitude and love. Pray that the people and leaders of this nation would remember again the blessings of God.

Recommended Reading: Psalm 66:1-5, 16-20