THE OTHER MARY!

 Matthew 28:1-6 NET

Now after the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. [2] Suddenly there was a severe earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descending from heaven came and rolled away the stone and sat on it. [3] His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. [4] The guards were shaken and became like dead men because they were so afraid of him. [5] But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. [6] He is not here, for he has been raised, just as he said. Come and see the place where he was lying.

 

There is something profoundly beautiful about the way Scripture honours people who are often overlooked. Matthew 28 introduces us again to a woman whose name appears quietly, consistently, and faithfully— “the other Mary.” She is not Mary the mother of Jesus, not Mary Magdalene with the dramatic testimony of deliverance, not Mary of Bethany who sat at Jesus’ feet. She is simply the other Mary—yet she is present at one of the most defining moments in human history: the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Matthew writes, “After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb”. She is not named with titles. She is not described with exploits. She is not introduced with a backstory. She is simply there—present, steady, loyal, and seeking Jesus even when everything looked hopeless.

The faithfulness of the overlooked! The other Mary represents the countless believers who serve God without applause. She is the picture of those who remain when the crowds disappear, who stay when the noise fades, who follow Jesus not for miracles but out of love. While the disciples scattered in fear, she stayed close. While others hid, she walked toward the tomb.

Her presence at the tomb reveals a faith that is not loud but lasting. Proverbs 20:6 says, “Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?” The other Mary is that faithful one. She teaches us that God sees the hidden ones, the quiet ones, the ones who show up when it is dark, uncertain, or painful.

When the angel descended, rolled away the stone, and announced the resurrection, the other Mary was there to witness it. She became one of the first human beings to hear the greatest proclamation ever spoken: “He is not here; He has risen, just as He said”.  There is always a reward for those who keep showing up.

This is the divine pattern—those who stay near Jesus in the dark are the first to see His light. Those who remain in seasons of silence are the first to hear His new instructions. Those who keep showing up in obedience are the first to encounter His glory.

Consider Anna the prophetess in Luke 2:36–38. She was not a public figure, yet she stayed in the temple for decades, worshipping, fasting, and praying. Because she remained, she saw the Messiah when many religious leaders missed Him. God honours consistency.

The other Mary and the ministry of presence.

Sometimes the greatest ministry is simply being there. The other Mary did not preach a sermon. She did not perform a miracle. She did not write an epistle. She showed up. She stood near the cross in Matthew 27:55–56. She followed Joseph of Arimathea to see where Jesus was laid in Matthew 27:61. She returned early on resurrection morning.

Her ministry was presence—quiet, steadfast, unwavering presence.

In a world obsessed with platforms, God still honours presence. In a generation that celebrates visibility, God still rewards faithfulness. Hebrews 6:10 reminds us that God is not unjust”.  Even when people forget your name, Heaven records your devotion.

When the angel spoke, he did not call her “the other Mary, though.” Heaven never uses the labels people give us. Heaven speaks to identity, not reputation. Heaven sees devotion, not titles. Heaven sees faithfulness, not public recognition. The resurrection reveals identity!

The resurrection moment elevated her from obscurity to divine assignment. She and Mary Magdalene were commissioned to carry the first resurrection message to the disciples. The overlooked became a messenger. The quiet one became a witness. The faithful one became a carrier of good news.

This is what the resurrection still does today—it lifts, reveals, affirms, and sends.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·       In what areas of your life have you felt like “the other”—overlooked, unnamed, or unnoticed—and how does the story of the other Mary encourage you? 

·       What does her quiet faithfulness teach you about serving God without seeking recognition? 

·       Where is God calling you to “show up” again—consistently, quietly, and faithfully—so you can witness His resurrection power?

PRAYER: Father, thank You for the example of the other Mary—faithful, steady, and devoted. Help me to serve You with the same quiet strength and unwavering love. Deliver me from the need for recognition and anchor me in the joy of simply being near You. Make me a witness of Your glory and a carrier of Your good news. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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