When Your Testimony Is Rejected | Mark 16:9–11

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Our text today is Mark 16:9-11:

“Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with him, while they were mourning and weeping. But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.” — Mark 16:9-11

Dawn still held a chill when Mary Magdalene trudged to the tomb. Her tears tainted the ground. Then the impossible—he speaks her name. Her sorrow shatters into wonder as she sees the risen Savior. She runs back to the others, heart pounding, voice trembling. But grief has anchored them so profoundly that her good news rings hollow.

God often reveals his grace to those the world dismisses first. In sovereign mercy, he chose Mary—once demon-possessed—to be the first witness of resurrection. This reminds us that grace isn’t earned by status or perfection but poured out on the humble. Grace uproots despair. Grace transforms mourners into messengers.

When our testimony is ignored or scoffed at, it echoes Mary’s experience. But God still speaks—first to the lowly, then through the bold. Your story matters, even if others doubt. In your home, workplace, or small group, share what Christ has done for you. Obedience isn’t waiting for perfect reception; it’s faith in motion despite rejection. So push through your concerns about rejection, because your story matters. It's the truth that shouts about his life.

ASK THIS:

1. Have you ever felt dismissed when sharing your faith?
2. How does Jesus’ choice of Mary Magdalene encourage you in your weakness?
3. What keeps you from proclaiming the Gospel when people don’t listen?
4. How might God be calling you to step out in witness today, even if you expect pushback?

DO THIS:

Write down one way Jesus has transformed you, then share that brief testimony with a friend or family member by the end of today.

Lord, give me boldness to speak your resurrection power, even when others doubt my words. Transform my weakness into a witness that points to your unstoppable grace.

"Testimony."