“While they were still discussing all of this, Jesus suddenly appeared right in front of their eyes! Startled and terrified, the disciples were convinced they were seeing a ghost. Standing there among them he said, “Be at peace. I am the living God. Don’t be afraid. Why are you so frightened? Don’t let doubt enter your hearts.” Luke 24:36-38 TPT
In a culture that believed in ghosts seeing someone who was dead would cause you to fear. Not understanding the full measure of scripture and what Jesus had been telling His disciples caused them to think naturally. Knowing that the same people who crucified Jesus could easily come for you would cause an amount of fear also.
When we don’t understand all there is to a matter, we can be caught in doubt and fear. When we find ourselves in a difficult place we can tend to rely on what we know rather than reach out to God for the more.
In the more is spirit and life. Once the disciples understood scripture, as Jesus took time to enlighten them, joy and hope replaced doubt and fear.
Today I choose to reach into Jesus, past circumstances and fear, for a future and a hope. He has the life, the answers, the hope. I must confess these not what I see or feel. Amen!
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