Mary Magdalene stayed long enough at the tomb and heard Jesus call her by name and saw the resurrected Lord (John 20).

She went to the tomb with Mary, mother of James, Salome (Mark 16:1) and Joanna (Luke 24:10) to anoint Jesus’ body with spices.  They found the stone rolled away and Jesus’ body missing.  The women went back and reported the news to the disciples.  Peter and John came to the tomb, confirmed that the body was missing and went back to their own homes (v:10).

Mary Magdalene’s name was the only one mentioned in all 4 gospels.  Luke says the angels addressed them as “women” but John says the angels addressed her as “Woman.”  I believe all the women were there but the angels saw the longing in her eyes and talked to her personally.

Mary Magdalene and the women went back home (Luke 24:9,10).  But she could not stay home because she did not find Jesus.  She returned to the tomb and hung around for an answer.  Jesus could not ignore her and showed up, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:19).  He asked, “Woman, why are you crying?”  Initially, she did not recognize his voice but continued to tell him why she was there, thinking he was the gardener.  Jesus responded to her desperation, called her “Mary” and revealed himself to her.  God will address our desire and desperation if we persist in our pursuit of Him.

Linger in the Word (His presence) and we will hear him call us by name and will see the resurrected Savior!  He will teach us (Rabboni!), and will give our assignments (go and tell, v:17).