Lk 24:35-48
35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
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.
44 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”
45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.
It took awhile for the Apostles to fully realize that Jesus was alive again; he ate before them, showed them his wounds, shook off their unbelief and clearly explained his mission and theirs...and ours! We are his witnesses, we are to bring the good news to our generation. As we take even a cursory look at our world, we see that all is not right. It's up to us to do something about it..to live our faith sincerely and without compromise, and share it with others. The WOW of the Resurrection is 2000 years old. The WORK of the Resurrection is NOW. It never ends. Are we up for it?
Bro. Rene
Dear Jesus help me to be a faithful witness of your Resurrection and bring this good news to others. Amen.
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