But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
— Matthew 6:33

4. She was courageous.
When all the other disciples except John hid in fear, Mary Magdalene was there. By being there she was saying out loud, "I believe in this man named Jesus" and "I am a follower." Are we willing to do the same, no matter the cost, no matter if our lives are at stake? I think most people might say this – but when it comes down to the wire would they choose God? You can always test this with even the smallest of issues such as what you watch on TV in front of others or movie choices, how your spend your money,  what you say about others behind their backs or political issues. These are all situations that test who we trust more, God or ourselves. It's so easy to fall back into sin. When we choose God we are saying we believe His way is best, even if it doesn't fit into the norm.

Simon Peter asked him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus replied, "Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later." Peter asked, "Lord, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you." Then Jesus answered, "Will you really lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!
— John 13:36-38

5. She showed fear.
Mary Magdalene expected to go to Jesus' tomb and find his body. When she got there, he wasn't there and she saw an angel. She became afraid and wondered what had happened to Jesus' body. She was told what to do by the angel, but she was still afraid and confused. Mary Magdalene of all people should have known what was going to happen. She had spent enough time with Jesus and the disciples to know Christ would rise from the dead. However, she still seemed surprised and confused when it happened. Aren't we like this? God has told us over and over and over about his promises for our lives, and yet we still do not trust. We still do the opposite. Even though Mary made this mistake, she followed through and did what she was told. Sometimes, the journey is as much a part of "getting it" as getting there.

I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you."
— Genesis 28:15

7. She was a great friend of the opposite sex.
Mary Magdalene proves to us all that you can be very close to the opposite sex, and it doesn't have to lead to anything other than a deeper friendship. Personally, I have a deep friendship with a man named Ralph. I call him my "agape love friend." Why? Because I want the best for Him even if that doesn't include me – and it doesn't. I love him beyond anything or anyone I have ever loved. How did we get here? Through spending time together, learning from each other, talking and caring for each other. I believe Mary Magdalene spent time with Christ. Only through their relationship could they get to such a place of trust. He trusted her with being the first to tell the news he had risen and she had seen him. Do you have friendships like this? Friendships that you would trust your life to? Your future to? Friendships that may not lead to marriage, and it's OK?