John 20:1-4
For the third time John is presented as the disciple whom Jesus loved, again in association with Peter, this time on the resurrection morning. The two disciples, learning from the women that the sepulcher is empty, hasten to the tomb. Then follows the record of what might appear to be insignificant details: Peter starts first to the tomb, both disciples run together, and finally, the disciple whom Jesus loved did outrun Peter. However, nothing that the Spirit of God has recorded can be unimportant, although, as in this case, it may be difficult to seize the import of a particular incident. Yet, if we may be allowed to spiritualize this scene, we may learn what is surely true: that while the man of ardent nature may often take the lead at the beginning of some spiritual enterprise, it is the man who is leaning on the love of the Lord that finally leads the way.