THE DAILY BLUEPRINT - 4.14.09

Locked Doors

JOHN 20:19
Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors where shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in their midst, and said unto them "Peace be unto you"...

The 11 followers of Jesus Christ that remained after the Crucifixion where hiding out - Jesus had been murdered right in front of their eyes - and perhaps they believe the same would happen to them (well actually it did but much later) They where hiding - they were mourning - they wanted to be left alone in their misery - they had the doors closed - and I would gather they must have been locked as well - this hide out didn't last long - for someone got in anyway - no defense could keep this man out - Jesus was going to be seen by His followers they just didn't know it - Jesus can do the same with a closed off heart - He will keep on knocking and come on in if invited - but in this case Jesus just appeared before them and said Peace be with you - I cannot imagine this sight - Jesus back from the dead - after this meeting - there was no more hiding - these 11 men became bold witnesses to God - they went where Jesus commanded them to go - and because of their faith - we have come to know the same thing they knew - Yes JESUS was murdered for our sins - Yes He suffered and died - Yes HE was buried - but again the story did not end there - and neither does ours. Jesus rose from the grave and visited His followers this night - it was unexpected but what a joyful time! Jesus soon would leave and go back home - but just for a short stay for one day He is coming back - are you ready? Is your heart locked like the doors? Or is it wide open to JESUS and HIS grace?

Dwelling in the RISEN CHRIST, Daniel<><

BUILDING MOMENT: God can breech any wall we put up!

Because we have CHRIST - we don't have to hide!

4.14.09 - Building on the WORD
THE GRAVE NOR THE DOORS COULD KEEP JESUS OUT!