“As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, ‘Peace to you!’ But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. And he said to them, ‘Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?’” Luke 24:36-38

When the disciples first encountered Jesus after His resurrection, they were startled, frighted, even disbelieving out of joy. They simply did not know what to make of this incredible sight. Jesus assured them that it was indeed Him, that He was real–that He was raised, flesh and bone. He showed them His hands and feet. He ate fish in front of them. They began to believe but were still greatly perplexed.

What changed their demeanor from fear to faith?

It was when Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. It was when He demonstrated to them that His resurrection was no novel occurrence but rather all the Scriptures, the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms, all pointed to this event. Only when they understood the Scripture were they were settled. The disciples may have been startled by the resurrection, but the Scriptures weren’t. The resurrection was according to plan.

The Word of God should ground all our hopes and expectations. The events of our lives often surprise and startle us. But if we remember what the Word of God says we need not be so disturbed. When the Word informs our view of reality, when we understand its explanation for our lives, its statement of our purpose–it puts us on solid ground. When the Scripture is our foundation the twists and turns of life are not so disturbing. We know that all our days are in His hands and that He works all things according to the purpose of His will.

The death and resurrection of Christ–while perplexing to the disciples, was right in line with all that God had planned. The Scriptures anticipated it and they explain it. If we understand the Scriptures we will be settled in life. If we don’t we will frequently be startled and perplexed.

Lord help me to know your Word, to be informed by your Word, to understand everything that happens in my life through the filter of your Word. May Your Word be the bedrock under my feet, and the foundation that under-girds my life. Thank you for making your Word known to me through Christ. Amen.

http://consideringchrist.org/

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Stop wasting your time, will ya? Go find real work ------

phxc:

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Stop wasting your time, will ya? Go find real work ------

You lost me here

I am happy to see the truth is getting the better of you.

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Aren't you stacking up the posts to win this year's award as it eluded u last year and instead went to your great nemesis, Pastor Jo? Don't be so desperate my friend

phxc:

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Aren't you stacking up the posts to win this year's award as it eluded u last year and instead went to your great nemesis, Pastor Jo? Don't be so desperate my friend

Poster of the year award, and what will that add to my life

I just enjoy posting articles I find of interest.

Take my word for it, Poster of the year award means zilch to me.

^^^^^^^^^ Ha ha; thats from the simpson cartoon show.

El desperado el senor frosybel.

mucho grati[ou]s senor phxc. the dude has lost some marbles. screw loose[s]

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You do not disappoint me, joining up with your atheist brothers to attack your nemesis 

frosbel:



Poster of the year award, and what will that add to my life

I just enjoy posting articles I find of interest.

Take my word for it, Poster of the year award means zilch to me.

Knowing the kind of person you are, it would be a boon to your vanity .
From the number of topics you start that get no replies, it appears that starting a topic that generates discussion is not your aim but rather posting for posting sake. It would mean a lot to you to get one up on Pastor Jo.

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You do not disappoint me, joining up with your atheist brothers to attack your nemesis Grin Grin[/Quote]I am his nemesis, now. Tomorrow, I will be called his brother. Multiple personality sufferer you are.

Sweetnecta:

I am his nemesis, now. Tomorrow, I will be called his brother. Multiple personality sufferer you are.

frosbel doesn't know when he contradicts himself. That's what u get when all you're after is attention.

Continue to post I must and will.

Comment if you care, but read the truths of the word of God if you may.

God bless those who love his word and our prayers are for those on the path to nowhere as well as those who worship false gods.

Have a nice day