Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. John 19:29
When Jesus appeared to the disciples and others on Easter night, he only not brought his presence and peace, he also brought his power and purpose.
As the disciples moved from being stunned to being overjoyed at the sight of Jesus, he breathed power into them, giving them the same creating Spirit that shaped the world at the beginning of time. It's this power that turned a motley group of followers into a force that went out and turned the world upside down!
The Spirit enabled them, just like it enables you, to say, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." The Spirit empowers you with "love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control" as you live in God's service.
Then, Jesus sends us out into the world with a new purpose, equipped with his authority and his message of healing and renewal, to minister to those who also need him--his presence, peace, power, and purpose.
Joy!
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