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April 5, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n Greater Than It All<\/strong><\/span> Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Mary!\u2019 Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, \u2018Rabboni!\u2019 (which is Hebrew for \u2018Teacher\u2019).\u201d John 20:16 (NLT)<\/em><\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Note<\/strong>: Today\u2019s devotion is part of our Holy Week series! Journey with us as we experience the power of Jesus\u2019 love, remember His sacrifice, and walk in the victory of His resurrection. We pray this series prepares your heart for the joy of Easter. Subscribe now.<\/em><\/p>\n The third day after Jesus\u2019 crucifixion, Mary Magdalene arrived at His tomb to anoint her Lord\u2019s body with spices and oils. But nothing was as she expected.<\/p>\n Not only was the stone rolled away from the entrance, but Jesus was no longer there. After telling the disciples what she had found, she returned to the tomb and wept. She thought Jesus’ body had been stolen.<\/p>\n It was then she noticed two angels inside the tomb. They asked why she was crying, but she still didn’t recognize what was happening. Turning, she saw another man, who she believed to be the gardener, and He asked her the same. She begged to know where Jesus\u2019 body was so she could go and retrieve it.<\/p>\n Then the man spoke again: \u201c\u2018Mary!\u2019 Jesus said. She turned to him and cried out, \u2018Rabboni!\u2019 (which is Hebrew for \u2018Teacher\u2019)\u201d\u00a0<\/em>(John 20:16).<\/p>\n At the sound of her name on Jesus\u2019 lips, everything changed for Mary.<\/p>\n She suddenly realized she hadn\u2019t been talking to the gardener at all; it was her Rabboni<\/em>. Her friend. The Nazarene who had delivered her from demons, the man she trusted, the One she had pinned all her hopes and dreams on, only to watch Him die on the cross. She was now face-to-face with that<\/em> man<\/em> \u2014 the living, breathing Jesus Himself! Everything she thought she knew about Him paled in comparison to the truth of her risen Savior standing right there in front of her.<\/p>\n This Easter Sunday, let\u2019s not rush past the enormity of this moment: If even death itself couldn\u2019t defeat Jesus, what ever could?<\/strong><\/p>\n This is incredible<\/em> news with life-altering implications, not just for Mary but for us too. Because if Jesus did indeed walk right out of the grave, then by default, no matter what we may face, He\u2019s greater.<\/p>\n He\u2019s greater than our sickness. Greater than our weakness. Greater than our suffering. Greater than our confusion. Greater than our doubts.<\/p>\n He\u2019s greater than the worry that keeps you tossing and turning all night. Best of all? He\u2019s greater than your sin, which He nailed to the cross (Colossians 2:14).<\/p>\n And because He\u2019s greater, nothing scares Him off, not even your worst self. He can handle it all. And He wants<\/em> to! What better gift could there ever be?<\/p>\n Let\u2019s rejoice and be glad that Jesus didn\u2019t just live 2,000-plus years ago \u2014 He still lives\u00a0<\/em>and remains<\/em> greater than it all. Even today. Praise God!<\/p>\n Father, thank You that Jesus didn\u2019t just die to pay for my sins; He also rose again. May I always stand amazed that He truly is greater than it all. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n Today we celebrate the resurrection \u2014 the moment that proves the cross was not the end of the story. Because Jesus rose, hope gets the last word. And because He rose, a relationship with Him is possible \u2014 not built on our effort but on His finished work. Easter isn\u2019t only something we remember; it\u2019s something we\u2019re invited into. If you\u2019ve ever wondered what it truly means to know Jesus \u2014 not just know about Him \u2014 we invite you to explore what a personal relationship with Him looks like. You can learn more about who He is, what He accomplished, and how His resurrection changes your life today when you click here! The empty tomb isn\u2019t just good news for then. It\u2019s good news for you, right now.<\/p>\n Connect with today\u2019s devotion writer, Stacy J. Lowe, and see her stunning photography by following her on Facebook or Instagram!<\/p>\n Romans 8:38-39, \u201cAnd I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God\u2019s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow\u2014not even the powers of hell can separate us from God\u2019s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below\u2014indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord\u201d (NLT).<\/p>\n Jesus never promised us an easy life. But He does promise never to leave us alone for a single moment of it. Every second of every day, we are saturated in the love of God. All it takes is one look at the cross to see the depth of that love \u2014 and one look at the empty tomb to recognize the extraordinary power behind it all. No matter what you\u2019re up against today, you can have hope because Jesus lives and Jesus loves!<\/p>\n How does the love of Jesus, who is greater than it all, offer you hope today? We\u2019d love for you to share about it in the comments.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 by Stacy J. Lowe. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Proverbs 31 Ministries
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