There are so many radical implications of Jesus' resurrection, for his disciples, but these are the vital paradigm shifts that take place following Jesus' appearances.
He changes their fear to courage.
He challenges their doubts in order to move them deeper into faith.
He reveals the truth of his bodily appearance in order to remind them that He has not abandoned them.
He reminds them of their call to mission.
He empowers them with the gifts of 'peace' and the 'Spirit.'
36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”
40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence. (Luke 24)
As we reflect on these implications how many of these are still vital for us in our own personal faith?
I would guess that they are ALL necessary for us.
What do you think?
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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