After the sufferings of his cross, Jesus appeared alive many times to these same apostles over a forty-day period.
Jesus proved to them with many convincing signs that he had been resurrected. During these encounters, he taught them the truths of God's kingdom realm
Acts 1:3 TPT
What was next for Jesus team?
40 days of learning.
40 days of hearing Jesus teach
40.days of being reminded about the ressurection. The word here for signs is literally "signposts". Markers that point the way.
40 days of preparation for what's next.
There are times in our lives where stopping is OK.
Where learning is the priority
Where preparing for what God has next is where He has you.
It took some time and markers, signposts, for Jesus team to fully "get" the ressurection and how that changes everything, more than just one breakfast.
If you're figuring some stuff out with God, or walking with someone who is, take your time.
Jesus ressurection changed everything.
Let it change us.
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...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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