Jesus comes to the disciples and stands “in their midst,” offering them his peace. The language of the Gospel here is striking. Jesus does not simply enter the room and speak to the disciples. He places himself at the very centre of the fearful community and speaks to them there.
This points to a
beautiful reality of our faith. The Incarnation tells us that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus walked alongside humanity, touched wounded lives, and healed those who suffered.
In the resurrection, that closeness to humanity is not abandoned. The risen Christ enters directly into the disciples’ fear, confusion and grief. He stands among those who had failed him and offers them peace.
There is also deep mercy in this greeting. The disciples had abandoned Jesus at his death, yet his first words are not words of accusation: “Why did you run away from me?” Instead, he speaks words of reassurance, friendship and peace.
The same risen Lord continues to come to us in the midst of our struggles and brokenness.
What areas of our lives most need his presence today?
Where do we need to allow Christ to stand at the centre of our lives and speak his peace once more?
