When the disciples returned from Emmaus to join the other disciples in Jerusalem, Jesus appeared to them. (Lk 24: 35-48). They were frightened at seeing what they thought was a ghost , and perhaps fearful of an angry reprimand, for they had abandoned him in his greatest hour of need. But no, Jesus immediately offers them Shalom, peace, shows them his wounds and eats with them, knowing it would take a number of "proofs" to convince them that it was really he, risen from the dead. We see again, the gentle, understanding, loving Jesus, calming the fears and doubts of his friends. Being human himself, he knew how fragile their faith, our faith, can be and how doubt can easily enter our hearts and undermine what we thought was an unshakable faith. He works with us, he builds slowly and patiently, not overwhelming us, not demanding too much at one time, often in direct contrast to us, who want everything done NOW! We need to deal with ourselves as well as with others the way Jesus dealt with his disciples on this Easter night.
Bro Rene
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