11/1/14 (Sat) FROM FEAR TO JOY TO CALL John 20:19-23 The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord... . Jesus said, Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you. —John 20:20-21 Sunday evening. Locked doors. Terrified disciples. Jesus had been killed, but was reported to be alive again. How could the disciples possibly absorb what was happening? Suddenly Jesus appears. Hes alive! Hearts thrill to see Jesus comforting look of love. Fear is replaced by exuberant joy. Then Jesus calls his disciples to join him in his mission of love for the world. This is a daunting challenge. Only those who really experience the love of the living, risen Lord will be able to respond to his call. What terrifies you? Finances? Political unrest in the world? Today Jesus invites you to look at him and to see how much he loves you. Today he calls you to join in his mission. Would you like to experience the full extent of his love ? Will you surrender your fears to Jesus? He invites you to receive him, to get to know him, and to start the relationship of a lifetime. Then you too will experience the overwhelming joy of hearing him say, Peace be with you, and I am with you always (Matthew 28:20). As Jesus invites you to begin this journey, youll find you cant do it on your own. But Christs Spirit is there to help you. Ask, and he will answer. Prayer Lord, we are weak and fearful. We cannot find our way to you on our own. Help us today to respond to your call and to follow you, by your Spirits strength, in your mission of love. Amen. chinesetodays.org/?d=11/1/2014
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:05:17 +0000
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