“This is the gospel message of peace, on the ground—the simple ground—‘It is I.’ Christ’s presence is peace to the soul. How often has he to speak this word of encouragement, even to his own! almost always when they are brought suddenly, or in an unusual way, face to face with him!” (PNT)

Often we, like Mary Magdalene in the Garden, come face to face with Jesus and do not recognize Him until His distinctive voice tells us that “It is I.”