John 20:19

John 20:19 says, Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were gathered for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, "Peace be unto you."  Mary had shared with the disciples that she had seen Jesus alive, and they locked themselves in a room.  Peter and John had gone to see the empty tomb, but they did not go back to look for the living Savior.  They were still afraid of the Jews.  Sometimes, our fear can lock us away from going out into the world with the gospel.  Other times, fear may keep us from seeking God's plan for our lives.  We need not worry.  If we are truly followers of Christ, He will come into our midst.  We cannot lock Him out, and He will come to bring us peace.  When we look at the world and see nothing but turmoil, we need to rest in the peace of Jesus.  Verse twenty adds, And when He had so said, He showed unto them His hands and His side.  Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.  We hear the expression today that we were having a worship service and God really showed up.  The disciples were having a fearful gathering and Jesus showed up.  There is no barrier that can keep God out, except our own self will.  When Jesus was there in their midst, He left no doubt that it was Him.  He showed them the marks of the crucifixion.  When Christ comes to us today, He will leave no doubt that it is Him.  The only way to redemption is through the crucifixion of Christ.  We shouldn't need signs to prove Who Jesus is, but our faith should make His will known to us, then we need to throw open the doors and go into the world witnessing for Him. Verse twenty-one continues, Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.  Jesus once again asked that His peace could be with the disciples and that as the heavenly Father had sent Him, he was likewise sending them to witness to the world. He is still sending us today.