"And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the holy Spirit." John 20:22
"Peace be with you." The events of the past few days would have been overwhelming, now your friend, your teacher, the one who died is standing in front of you, speaking with you. God the Son is in our midst, the glory of God is in their midst, the resurrected Christ.
He does not impose His will, He gives what was given to Him and the disciples are given the grace to say yes or no. I imagine them in the room, in a sense of awe, and them trying to figure it out. I was there and it is the trust that God seeks. Will I listen to His words and respond in the affirmative. I did and the Journey has been completely different. When our minds are blown, it is our faithfulness to His word that carries us forward. Jesus the Holy Spirit has only started to teach the disciples. "Receive the Holy Spirit."
What is God saying to me?
Dear Father, You were in the room and I didn't recognize You. You know what we need so we respond in the affirmative. This life is only a blip in time and is only the beginning. Without Your Holy Spirit we are lost, it is Your Holy Spirit that enables us to say Yes to You. Give us the grace and faith when our minds are blown, bring peace into the room when life has been turned upside down, when nothing seems the same. Bless this day Lord, keep us safe and watch over us as You always do. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Mirror of Patience, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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