Mary Magdalene - Devotion To Christ
The devotion of Mary Magdalene is a pattern for us. After her great deliverance from Satanic power, her subsequent life proves it. Let us first consider: A. HER SALVATION. Two Scriptures tell it - Mark 15:8; Luke 8:2. The Lord Jesus used His omnipotent power as He "cast out of her seven devils," demonic spirit beings who dominated her. He threw them out, for she was helpless and hopeless to deliver herself, or to ask help of HIM. He delivered her! He was her Saviour, Redeemer and Deliverer! This is what He is to you and me, fellow believers; praise His Name! Meditate on her devoted life that followed: B. HER DEVOTION TO CHRIST. 1. HER DEVOTION OF LIFE - She followed Him! Luke 8:1-3; He "went throughout every city and village, preaching and teaching," etc. She followed with His disciples, "certain women" and "many others." It was customary for disciples to follow Rabbinical scribes then and profit from their ministry. Our blessed Lord did not...