INTRODUCTION
Mary Magdalene was an extraordinary Witness to Jesus Christ. Mary is mentioned in the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. She is noted as one in whom Jesus cast out seven demons (Luke 8:2). She became a follower of Jesus and was among the women that watched The Lord’s crucifixion (Matthew 27:56). The Bible says that she stood by the cross with Mary, mother of Jesus (John 19-25). It was Mary Magdalene that went to Jesus’ tomb to anoint His body along with other women (Mark 16:1). In the gospel of John, she goes to the empty tomb alone and encounters the resurrected Christ. Afterwards, she goes and tells the disciples that Jesus has risen. (John 20:1-8)
What can we say about Mary Magdalene? I believe she loved The Lord and at the very least she was a Witness to Him! It is true that Mary was healed and delivered by The Lord. She was obviously one of His followers, and many believe she was an Apostle. Yet, one truth about her stands above the rest in my opinion. Mary was a Witness!
The definition of a witness is:
Jesus told us in Acts 1:8, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem and all Judea, and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” I believe it is our duty to testify of Jesus. He plainly tells us to be a Witness to Him. Like Mary, we are to testify that Jesus is alive and that He still saves, heals, and sets captives free. We are to share our story, our experiences, and Jesus with the world.
In the following pages, you will read my testimony. I am by far not a Mary Magdalene, yet there are some similarities between us. I can relate to her love for Jesus, and I know what it is like to encounter Him and be healed.
In a dream, I sat at a table with Jesus and Mary. There was a plate sitting in front of her with a few almonds on it. Jesus placed His hand over the almonds and prayed. As He did, oil dripped from His fingers, filling the plate. I reached over to eat from Mary’s plate and to my surprise, her plate contained the best tasting olives and oil I have ever tasted. Mary cried and so did I. I turned to Jesus and He gave me a big hug that filled my heart with peace. He is beautiful, and I am forever thankful that I know Him.
I share in transparency the healing and delivering power of The Lord. I am a Witness to Him! I have encountered Jesus and seen Him in visions and dreams that changed me forever. Jesus came to me and drew me close to Him to heal me, deliver me, and love me to wholeness. As you read, I pray you encounter the God of the Bible, the one true God, and that you become a Witness to Him, too! The Bible tells us that the Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy (Revelation 19:10). May my testimony prophesy healing and freedom to you! God bless you.
Becky Keener
Mary Magdalene was an extraordinary Witness to Jesus Christ. Mary is mentioned in the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. She is noted as one in whom Jesus cast out seven demons (Luke 8:2). She became a follower of Jesus and was among the women that watched The Lord’s crucifixion (Matthew 27:56). The Bible says that she stood by the cross with Mary, mother of Jesus (John 19-25). It was Mary Magdalene that went to Jesus’ tomb to anoint His body along with other women (Mark 16:1). In the gospel of John, she goes to the empty tomb alone and encounters the resurrected Christ. Afterwards, she goes and tells the disciples that Jesus has risen. (John 20:1-8)
What can we say about Mary Magdalene? I believe she loved The Lord and at the very least she was a Witness to Him! It is true that Mary was healed and delivered by The Lord. She was obviously one of His followers, and many believe she was an Apostle. Yet, one truth about her stands above the rest in my opinion. Mary was a Witness!
The definition of a witness is:
- Attestation of a fact or event: Testimony.
- One that gives evidence, specifically: one who testifies in a cause or before a tribunal.
- One asked to be present at a transaction so as to be able to testify to its having taken place.
- One who has personal knowledge of something.
- Something serving as evidence or proof: Sign
Jesus told us in Acts 1:8, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem and all Judea, and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” I believe it is our duty to testify of Jesus. He plainly tells us to be a Witness to Him. Like Mary, we are to testify that Jesus is alive and that He still saves, heals, and sets captives free. We are to share our story, our experiences, and Jesus with the world.
In the following pages, you will read my testimony. I am by far not a Mary Magdalene, yet there are some similarities between us. I can relate to her love for Jesus, and I know what it is like to encounter Him and be healed.
In a dream, I sat at a table with Jesus and Mary. There was a plate sitting in front of her with a few almonds on it. Jesus placed His hand over the almonds and prayed. As He did, oil dripped from His fingers, filling the plate. I reached over to eat from Mary’s plate and to my surprise, her plate contained the best tasting olives and oil I have ever tasted. Mary cried and so did I. I turned to Jesus and He gave me a big hug that filled my heart with peace. He is beautiful, and I am forever thankful that I know Him.
I share in transparency the healing and delivering power of The Lord. I am a Witness to Him! I have encountered Jesus and seen Him in visions and dreams that changed me forever. Jesus came to me and drew me close to Him to heal me, deliver me, and love me to wholeness. As you read, I pray you encounter the God of the Bible, the one true God, and that you become a Witness to Him, too! The Bible tells us that the Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy (Revelation 19:10). May my testimony prophesy healing and freedom to you! God bless you.
Becky Keener