There's a delicate and intimate nature to Jesus' interactions with us -- in the midst of the cosmic work that he's doing, he addresses us by name -- he calls us, the same way he calls us into being. In the midst of a billion souls, Jesus knows your name and speaks it over you.
And to hear Mary's response -- Rabbon means great master, while the 'i' on the end is possessive, meaning 'My Great Master' or 'My Great Teacher'. This is the highest designation a teacher can receive, and isn't it amazing that it's Mary that bestows such a title upon Jesus? It's not a lifelong student or someone with a clean background, but Mary Magdalene who calls Jesus this name. Jesus addresses her by name, and in response, she gives him honor.
What Jesus is telling us is that on the other side of the resurrection, we are known by name and interact with Jesus on an individual level. Again, this is all regardless of our backgrounds -- Jesus loves us and calls us by name.
What a gift. What love is poured upon us, and even on the other side of the grave, we have the opportunity to respond in praise.
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