“Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them ‘Peace be unto you.’ (John 20:19)
Many things can happen in a day’s time. Start a day on a good note only to have it end on a sour note. Sometimes it’s just the opposite. The day starts badly and ends wonderfully well.
This was such a day. It had begun with news that someone had stolen the body of their Master from the tomb where Joseph and Nicodemus and placed it three days earlier. Now the day is coming to an end with the disciples cowering behind closed doors for fear of the Jewish authorities. The Jews had put Jesus to death. Who knew what terrible accusations they might trump up bringing about the death of His followers?
Miraculously, Jesus appeared in the midst of these fearful men. Sadness turned to gladness by the presence of the Living Christ among them. What joy it must have been. Their day was completely changed. On your bad days allow Jesus to bring His peace to your troubled heart.
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