DEVOTION ~ THE LIVING JESUS

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Theme: The Living Jesus 
Text: Luke 24:36-39

36 Now as they said these things, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and said to them, “Peace to you.” 37 But they were terrified and frightened, and supposed they had seen a spirit. 38 And He said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.”



How will you feel seeing someone you least expected appear in your room? I guess you'll be frightened and the next thought will be the person is a spirit/ghost. Exactly how the apostles felt when the resurrected Jesus appeared to them. Jesus' greeting, “Peace to you” reveals His nature yet His disciples and the others couldn't welcome this peace.

Dear beloved in the Lord, there are distractors along our lives' journey. To do away with them, we need to concentrate on the Saviour and what He has to say about our situation. The study of the Word builds us up to overcome the challenges. It is in the Word we will find the peace of God not as the world gives. Like the apostles, Christ is asking us; Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? Jesus is alive for us so we can draw more closer to the Father. Whatever our challenge in live, let's note that, Christ has taken care of it and has given us the opportunity to declare we're victorious.

The first proof the Lord is alive is on His body; the fresh wounds on His feet, hands and side. It is still fresh and speaking today too. There's no scar on the Lord rather the wounds are still as they were when He was crucified. The Lord said; Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have. It is only the living that have the above mentioned characteristics, so if our Lord have them, then He is a Living Lord. Receive His life into all areas of your life.


Prayer: Dear God, as I draw closer to You each day, help me behold Your glory in faith. Let the life in Christ quicken me to trust every Word of promise from You even now and forevermore in Jesus' name. AMEN 

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