It is impressive that the disciples didn’t stay to try to help Mary. They had what they needed, and they went on home. Nothing seemed to have been done to comfort her or to try to help her remember the words of Jesus when He said that He would rise again from the dead. Can you relate to this, fellow-woman? Maybe you think your husband is a bit hard or unfeeling at times, that he doesn’t seem to understand your tears or enter into your grief. He has gone away and left you weeping. But, may you find today, as Mary did, that when men (or other women) don’t understand, the Lord does care. It seemed that all of Heaven was occupied in drying Mary’s tears. First of all, two angels came. She still wasn’t persuaded to leave her grief. Perhaps you’ve been there. I know I have. But as Mary turned back, blinded by her tears and broken-hearted, the Lord Jesus Himself was there to meet her. She didn’t even recognize Him at first, but He only had to speak her name, and her grief was taken care of.
Dear sister, don’t put the burden of understanding your grief upon your husband. At times even the most loving husband can’t enter into his wife’s sorrow. But be assured, the Lord understands, and He knows how to speak the one word to your heart that will bring comfort and peace. Go to Him!