Luke 24:36-49 - Peace Be With You

Let’s look at the question He asks in verse 38:

“Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?

We all have doubts and questions.

When Jesus said ‘Peace be with you’, it is a reminder that He doesn’t desire for us to be anxious, troubled, or have doubts. With Him, we can rest assured that His Spirit is with us to help us understand and to guide us on the best path for us and help us return to the right path when we stray or stumble.

Later, in verse 45, Jesus ‘opened their minds so they could understand...’ which I think is vital information for us. There are things that we will likely never fully understand this side of eternity (and we probably won’t care on the other side).

Jesus did as He promised, and sent the Comforter, the Holy Spirit. When Jesus asks, ‘why are you troubled’, lift your head, pray, and be reminded that He is with us. We may not ‘see’ Him as the disciples did, but He is here and the source of our peace.