Then the two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread. And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. Luke 24:36
Since Jesus death and resurrection, the disciples have been living in fear and doubt. But Jesus keeps appearing to them when they least expect it to encourage and help them trust Him as prepararation for His leaving for heaven. Each time He meets with them He gives them a blessing of peace. And each time they are with Him they become more trusting of all He has taught them and all He has shown them to be trustworthy.
True peace is so wonderful, there is nothing like it and it can’s be created, bought or earned. It is a gift, a blessing from God Himself that comes through trusting in His Son. It brings hope and healing even in the most dire of situations and circumstances. It destroys anxiety, worry and fear and in its place is a calm and rest that we all long for in this world.
Have you experienced that kind of peace? If not, place your trust in Jesus for all things, especially the impossible and as you are resting and trusting He is moving in every situation to bring about the answers you need.
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