It is Easter evening. The disciples are behind locked doors out of fear. Suddenly, Jesus appears and says, "Peace be with you." He proceeds to show them His hands and side. He then commissions them to go out empowered in the Holy Spirit.

There are seasons in our lives that we, too, hide behind locked doors. Maybe not out of fear for our lives, but locks are still powerful: an addiction, unconfessed sin, bitterness, anger, unforgiveness. All of these rob us of the joy of the Resurrection life that Jesus promises His followers. But Jesus has the power to enter into any locked doors.

As Jesus comforted His disciples with peace, He likewise shares His peace with us. What peace is needed to be brought in your life? In the same locked doors, Jesus gives us His peace to handle the situation. We just need to trust Him.

Thomas missed out on the first meeting with Jesus. Thomas says that he needs to see the scars of Jesus and even touch His side. A week later, Jesus shows up again and this time Thomas is there and proclaims faith and trust in Him. Jesus did not condemn Thomas but willingly showed him what he needed to believe. In our lives, Jesus shows up to settle our doubts. He does not condemn us and He patiently gives us what we need to believe.