verseoftheday

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!" John 20:19 NIV In a moment everything changed. Jesus was back. Back from the dead. It may be April 1, but this was no joke...the world will never be the same again... "Peace be with you" No longer fear, no longer do you need to lock yourselves away, in the end, no one can really hurt you because I am who I said I was... Peace. The word here for peace is "eirene" from the root word to join. It's about wholeness. All  the essential parts are joined together; peace. Thru the ressurection of Jesus all the essential parts (God & his people) are now joined together...peace. Peace with God that is only available thru the ressurected King. This morning, Jesus says to you and me, and anyone who puts their faith in him, "peace be with you" #s...

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 #eastersunday #worship #thisisourGod #peace #wholeness #hope