Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John find the tomb empty. Jesus appears to Mary and brings her out of dejected gloom into the living hope and joy of knowing that our Savior is alive, our salvation accomplished, and our daily and eternal need s are all met—in Jesus Christ the Righteous One.
Three days after Jesus’ death he rose victorious from the dead. The rest of eternity is now a victory march for the risen Christ. We are not just observers of Christ’s victory. We are more than fans cheering for our favorite athlete. Rather, we are active participants in Christ’s tirumph. The victory is ours, now and forever.