On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!"
After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord.
John 20:19-20 NIV
Fear is replaced by joy!
What does Jesus say?
Peace be with you.
You're free now from the concerns and worries, free from fear that was keeping you locked in here.
Free from fear of the consequences of others actions...because victory has been won.
Death has been swallowed up by love.
See my hands? The price has been paid.
By love.
The word peace here has a meaning of wholeness, when all the essential parts are together...
My peace bought with a price, brings wholeness.
#easter
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#peace
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Genesis 15.8-18.ESV But he said O Lord God , how am I to know that I shall possess it? ...When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram... March 15 was the last day we looked at Abram's story...he was questioning God and this is God's response...sacrifices and smoke and fire and a covenant...a promise... Isn't that what we crave for sometimes? God, if only you'd just show me smoke & fire, a burning bush a sign, miracle, healing...then all my questions would disappear...all my doubts would be gone... 2moro we'll see Abram's response but I think God values our faith in spite of our questions and doubts. That we choose Him anyway #faith
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