Jesus Appears to the Assembled Disciples

 

In the Gospel, we are told how Jesus came to His disciples on the evening of that first Easter day, when they were all gathered together with the doors shut, because they were afraid. Everything had happened so quickly, and their hearts were still troubled and unsure.

And then, all at once, Jesus stood in their midst. He did not come with noise or fright, but gently and quietly, just as He always does. He spoke to them in such kind and comforting words, saying, “Peace be to you.” And again He said, “It is I, fear not.”

How their hearts must have leapt at the sound of His voice! The same dear Master they had loved, now alive again, standing right there with them. He did not scold them for their fear or for running away before. Instead, He brought them peace.

Jesus showed them His hands and His side, so they would know it was truly Him. His wounds were still there, but now they were not sad—they were beautiful signs of His love and His victory.

The disciples began to understand that all their sorrow was changing into joy. The darkness they had felt was lifting, and in its place came a quiet, shining peace that only Jesus could give.

And then, in His great kindness, He greeted them not only with words, but with His loving presence, filling their hearts with comfort, and giving them, as it were, the gentle and divine kiss of peace.

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