Whom Seekest Thou

By Hunter Grills

April 21, 2026

John 20:15 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

In John twenty, after the resurrection of Jesus, Mary and the disciples come to the garden. Mary is looking for the body of Jesus, but He is no longer in the tomb. Unsuccessful in her search, she is now weeping as she continues looking for Jesus, not realizing that the resurrected Saviour is in her presence.

As she turns around, she sees someone she assumes to be the gardener. He asks her the question, “Whom seekest thou?” In verse sixteen, Jesus calls her by name. When Jesus says “Mary,” she then recognizes Who He is. This moment is pivotal for it shows the personal relationship between Mary and the risen Saviour.

Colossians 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. When we are saved, we are beneficiaries of His victory over death. The Bible tells us that if we are risen with Christ, we are to seek those things which are above.

Sadly, many Christians today are so entangled with the cares of this life and the deceitfulness of riches. Modern Christianity and churches are full of Christians who are seeking fame, fortune, popularity, and success. The Lord Jesus Christ conquered death, hell, and the grave, and if we are risen with Him, we are to seek those things which are above, not earthly worldly things. Just like Mary in the garden was seeking the Saviour, we need to seek those things which are above because we are risen with Him.

Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Reflection—Things get added when we subtract selfish pursuits.