| For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) |
| After the crucifixion, the disciples were together “with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders” (John 20:19–20, NIV). They had heard that Jesus had risen from the dead but did not know what to think. Suddenly, Jesus appeared, saying, “Peace” and inviting them to see His scars. The disciples were overjoyed when they knew He was with them |
The disciples walked closely with Jesus. They had seen miracles being by His side. He spoke to them about his death and resurrection. He spoke in parables and if they did not understand, He knew their confusion, and would clarify the parable. But, yet, when his crucifixion happened their doubts and fear took over. When He arose from the grave, as He told them He would, they gathered in a room, locked the doors, and huddled in fear. He appeared saying “peace” and showed them his scars. They were overjoyed and believed. I remember years ago sitting in a Sunday school class I attended regularly. I noted it was different that day. A young man was seated at the piano, and the way he was playing it, I thought I saw angels flying around the room singing the song “Hallelujah”. It was a beautiful feeling. Afterwards he gave his testimony and I found out why he was overwhelmed with joy. He was part of a successful band in Dallas, Tx, and that being so, he was in the drug scene taking all kinds of drugs. One day he was locked in his room drugged out, and Jesus appeared – “the door was locked but he appeared he reiterated and He miraculously cured all my desire for drugs, etc. “. Later the above scripture was given to him, and thus cemented his believed in Jesus.
We can hide behind lock doors, etc, but if we need Him in our life……locked doors will not keep Him from coming to us.
Just a thought by coppi
Just a thought by coppi 
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