Standing Among Us

October 23

(Luke 24:36 NIV) "While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you.""

(John 20:19 NIV) "On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!""

(John 20:26 NIV) "A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!""

Jesus rose from the dead and stood among His disciples. He stood among them, and it changed them forever. Their hearts burned within them. The peace of God overwhelmed them. Their eyes were opened. They were never the same again after that day when Jesus stood among them. Jesus is still standing among us, and God calls us to respond to Him. He stands among us through His Holy Spirit, and He calls to the hearts of men and women. He stands among us in His word, which still speaks to hearing ears. He stands among us in His Church, which grows daily. Every day, more and more people respond to His presence. Will you be among them? Will you recognize him? Will you hear his voice? Will you feel His peace? Will you allow him to open your eyes fully? Is your heart burning within you? Respond to His presence and turn toward Him. He stands among us. Stand with Him! -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day