"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" (John20:19-20).
It was too good to be true! He was there - and gave them a loving greeting. What had He said? Did they hear the words correctly?
What He didn't say was the surprise. Not "What a bunch of cowards you are!" "I told you so!" "You couldn't even stay awake and pray with Me in the Garden."
"I called you My friends. Where were you when I needed you? I must have chosen the wrong men for My Kingdom."
No. He brought peace. The one thing they needed most. Into their darkness, their shattered dreams, their hopelessness and fears and guilt, He brought peace.
He gave everything. They gave nothing.
Isn't that the way it is for all of us today? Into our messed up lives, our brokenness and desperation, He brings us peace. Even if we have locked the door -- He still enters in.
He gives everything, We give nothing.
They call it 'grace.' Its first name is 'amazing!
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