Thursday, October 30, 2025

Holding on to Jesus

In the Gospel of John, after the resurrection of Jesus, Mary is in the garden.  She mistakes Jesus for the gardener, but finally recognizes him.  Here is John 20:16-17:

Jesus said, “Mary.”  Turning to face him, she said in Hebrew, “Rabboni!” meaning “Teacher!”
Jesus said, “Don’t cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I ascend to my Father and your Father, my God and your God.’”

The last time I read that passage, back in March, I wrote in my journal, "How do we need to let go of Jesus?"

How do we hold on to Jesus when we shouldn't? 

Maybe we hold on to incorrect preconceptions of Jesus? Maybe we hold on to Jesus, demanding forgiveness or grace when it has already been given? Maybe we hold on to Jesus out of anger against someone else, hoping Jesus will "bring us justice."

Is there a way that you hold on to Jesus that you need to stop? 

 

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