"Peace for Fearful Hearts"
"Peace for Fearful Hearts"
Message by Pastor Corey Christians
Message by Pastor Corey Christians
The disciples believe Jesus is risen, yet they remain locked behind doors, held by fear. Jesus does not rebuke them or wait for their courage to improve. He comes to them, stands in their fear, shows His wounds, and speaks peace. The risen Christ still enters our locked rooms, not to shame us, but to forgive us, give us His Spirit, and send us out in peace.
The disciples believe Jesus is risen, yet they remain locked behind doors, held by fear. Jesus does not rebuke them or wait for their courage to improve. He comes to them, stands in their fear, shows His wounds, and speaks peace. The risen Christ still enters our locked rooms, not to shame us, but to forgive us, give us His Spirit, and send us out in peace.
Scripture: John 20:19–23
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, 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. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
Scripture: John 20:19–23
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, 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. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.” And with that He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”
