John 20:19-22
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.
Locked inside
in fear
Huddled together
not sure of what to do next
Some champing at the bit
just waiting for things
to get back to normal
back to whatever was left
of their livelihoods
Some never wanting to show face again
so disillusioned were they
crushed hopes
crushed dreams
resigned to life in lockdown
When the Risen Christ appeared
Peace was probably
the last thing they wanted
Peace?
What were they supposed
to do with peace?
They wanted an explanation
Advice
Motivation
Direction
Not peace
Particularly not breathed peace
Breath carries the stench of death
the danger of contagion
Peace
Breathed in
was what they got
and what they needed
And it was
by breathing in peace
that they were able
to face the world
in Resurrection light.
love this reflection Liz - powerful as ever. Blessings on SHE who comes and speaks in the name of the Lord. Blessings on friendship and family xx
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ReplyDeleteThis morning I want to send to you my very deep thanks and appreciation for your daily journaling leading me to easter.I read as the sun was setting the Emmaus story with your written thoughts.I say a big thank you.May the peace and love of god surrounf and strengthen you.
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Thanks for your company on the road Nanette. May Easter blessings surround you.
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