A week later his disciples were indoors again, and Thomas was with them. Even though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 

"Peace be with you."

John 20:26 CSB

Have you been thinking about restrictions?

Hard not to I guess, especially if you've been at a "location of interest" or waiting in your room on the outcome of a Covid test.

Restrictions.

I watched the Wheel Blacks playing wheelchair rugby at the Olympics yesterday and it gave "restrictions" a whole new meaning. The physical restrictions of their disability, the further restrictions of being strapped in, the restrictions of the court, the rules, there was layers upon layers, some they had no choice over, and some they willingly submitted to, in order to play a game and have a great time, and represent their country as a bonus. 

Restrictions are everywhere.

And we have them. 

I have to walk (because I can't fly). I need to sleep a third of my life, my body and brain are limited. I drive on the left. 

Restrictions.

Some I have no choice over, some I submit to willingly.

Jesus did the same. He was born just like us, was helpless in his Mum's arms, needed feeding and cleaning up.

He walked everywhere.

He cried when his friend died.

He submitted willingly to restrictions because He loves us.

He believes we're worth it.

You're worth it.

And in this verse we get a little glimpse of what Jesus gave up, the power and authority over this world, the ability to just arrive in a locked room without using the door and without having to walk.

A glimpse of heaven, where the restrictions of the impact of sin will be gone.

Gone.

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