Fear Gives Way To Joy

Scripture: 37 They’re startled and terrified; they think they’re seeing a ghost. Jesus: 38 “Why are you upset? Why are your hearts churning with questions? 39 Look—look at My hands and My feet! See that it’s Me! Come on; touch Me; see for yourselves. A ghost doesn’t have flesh and bones, as you can see that I have!” [ 40 Then He shows them His hands and His feet.] 41 Now their fear gives way to joy; but it seems too good to be true, and they’re still unsure. Jesus: “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They hand Him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and He eats it in front of them. Jesus: 44 “I’ve been telling you this all along, that everything written about Me in the Hebrew Scriptures must be fulfilled—everything from the law of Moses to the prophets to the psalms.” 45 Then He opens their minds so they can comprehend the meaning of the Hebrew Scriptures. (Luke 24:37-45 The Voice) The disciples had struggled so with many of the things that Jesus had tried to show and teach them when He was with them. And now the resurrection had occurred, and they were still struggling to believe. But then there came a time when their eyes were opened, and their fear and unbelief turned to joy! What a time that must have been for them! Now we also have the choice to have fear or joy; belief or unbelief. Father God, joy or fear; I choose joy. I choose belief over unbelief. You have been so faithful to lead us to the way, through the cross. Thank You. AMEN Lord, I will be filled with joy because of You. I will thank You with all my heart and tell of Your marvelous deeds. Psalm 9
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