Acts 3:11-26 / Luke 24:35-48
Normally speaking, when everything is under control, we would be able to think calmly and clearly.
But life is not always calm and under our control.
When something unexpected happens, chaos explodes and we may not think calmly and clearly.
Even what we are supposed to know and remember can just be a black-out for us.
For example, when the fire alarm goes off, the sharp ringing is enough to throw us off-balance, as calm turns to chaos.
For the disciples in the gospel, as they shared their encounters of the Risen Lord, they were also not sure if they were seeing visions or suffering from the trauma of the deep shock of seeing Jesus dead on the Cross.
And in all this chaos and fear, Jesus comes to them and His first words to them are “Peace be with you”.
Jesus came to calm their fears and to give them the peace that would heal their broken minds and hearts.
Life is rough and we get injured with bruises and cuts here and there.
And when life becomes chaotic, then our minds and hearts can get broken and cracked.
But the Risen Lord Jesus comes to give us a peace that the world cannot give.
His peace will calm and heal our minds and hearts.
And when we become calm and peaceful again, let us also share this peace of Jesus with others.