Peace Be With You

What would Jesus say to you if he showed up in the room?

Probably the same thing he told the disciples three times after his resurrection.

“Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:19)

“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:21)

Eight days later, same message: 

“Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:26)

The message of the resurrected Christ for his covenant people is peace. That’s what his full payment on the cross and his devil-defeating resurrection accomplished for you (Colossians 2:13-15). 

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5:8)

Is the shame of past sin disrupting your peace? Peace be with you. His hands and side were scarred for that.

Is hopelessness dragging you to the grave of despair? Peace be with you. Jesus got out of the grave, and he’s bringing you with him.

Are you doubting the love of the Father for you? Peace be with you. Jesus’ Father is your Father; his God is your God (John 20:7).

Peace be with you. Peace be with you. Peace be with you.

You don’t have to wonder what Jesus would say to you if he was in the room. 

The Spirit of Christ is in the room with you—even better, he’s in your heart. And he brings the same message (Romans 8:6): peace … peace ... peace ...