Jesus Comes to Meet Us
"Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him."
St. Matthew 28:9
On the first Easter morning, the women who discovered the empty tomb ran with a mixture of fear and overwhelming joy to tell the other disciples. Their hearts were racing, their minds trying to make sense of what they had seen. And in the middle of that confusion, while they were still on the way, not yet settled or certain, Jesus met them. He didn't wait for them to arrive at any particular understanding. He met them in motion, in uncertainty, in faith that was still unfolding.
This moment reveals something essential about God's character: God does not remain distant. In Jesus Christ, He takes on human flesh and enters the world. In Christ's earthly ministry, He seeks out the lost, heals the broken, and calls sinners by name. Like the Good Shepherd, He goes out in search of His sheep rather than waiting for them to find their way back. And here, on Easter morning, He comes personally to meet the women on the road. God does not stand far off, expecting us to climb our way to Him; He draws near, again and again.
That same truth extends into our lives. God meets us where we are, not where we think we should be. Whether in moments of joy, doubt, grief, or struggle, He is already present. Even in times of trial, when His presence may feel hidden, He is not absent. He seeks us continuously, knocking gently but persistently at the door of our hearts. God does not stop seeking His children.
When the women finally recognize Jesus, their response is immediate and profound. They fall before Him, take hold of His feet, and worship Him. It is an act of humility, surrender, and deep reverence. Yet it is also full of joy, the kind of joy that comes from being found, from encountering the living Savior face-to-face. Their posture reflects both awe and intimacy: they bow low, yet they cling closely.
There is something deeply humbling about a God who seeks us out despite our weaknesses and failures. He knows us fully, yet still comes toward us. The only fitting response is the one the women show – humility, worship, and gratitude. To recognize that the God of the universe not only sees us but desires to meet us personally is a truth that invites both reverence and joy. How great is our God that He does not wait for us to reach Him, but comes to meet us, right where we are.
May our risen Lord meet you where you are, fill you with His peace, and draw you ever closer to His amazing grace!
With love and prayers,
Rev. Christopher Phil Daniel
Vicar, Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church, CT