The Unlikely Question

³⁶ While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” ³⁷ They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. ³⁸ He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? ³⁹ Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” ⁴⁰ When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. ⁴¹ And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” ⁴² They gave him a piece of broiled fish, ⁴³and he took it and ate it in their presence. ⁴⁴ He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."⁴⁵ Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. ⁴⁶ He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, ⁴⁷ and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ⁴⁸ You are witnesses of these things. ⁴⁹ I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Luke 24:39-49

So today I was reading in Luke as part of our University of the Holy Spirit and something really intrigued me about this passage that quite honestly, made me burst into laughter. Read the verses above and see if you catch it.

Jesus was murdered, buried, and rose. Angels appeared to two women, Jesus shows himself to two disciples, and then he appears to other disciples. Jesus tells them to touch his hands and feet if they do not believe that He is the true risen Messiah. Then in verse 41 the last thing I would have imagined happened. They are all looking at Jesus and they are amazed and shocked at the fact that Jesus Christ was standing in front of them. SO what does Jesus say in this pivotal point in the story....He asks for Food. He asks them if they have anything to eat!!!!!!

I envision Jesus sitting eating the fish and nonchalantly saying, "I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." And as he is picking through the fish he is letting them be astounded by who he is, as Christ just sits there and tell them, "I TOLD YOU SO!" And then he puts down the plate, looks them in the eyes, and reveals to them a wonderful truth.

"This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, ⁴⁷ and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ⁴⁸ You are witnesses of these things. ⁴⁹ I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

What an awesome story about Christ and the promise that we have in him. For me, I am like the disciples, I am so in awe of God sometimes and I tell myself, " I CANT BELIEVE THAT JUST HAPPENED," and Christ is sitting there telling me, " I told you so, didnt I?"

Believe that Christ can move mountains in your life, heal broken relationships, provide for you when all hope seems lost, and I promise you, Christ will tell you, " I told you so!" Be amazed at God this week!!!!