Getting to Know Jesus' Passion #21

In Luke 24, the day began with the women going to the tomb to care for the body of Jesus, only to find His body gone. The angels had told them He was risen, but they did not see him at the time. Peter and John came to check it out and did not see Him.  They and many other followers of Jesus were wondering if it was true. Then, Jesus began to appear to them one by one: Mary, Peter, the two on the road to Emmaus. These all gathered to share their experiences.

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, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.

Jesus had promised all His faithful followers that they would see Him again. He made good on that promise, coming to give them evidence: they saw Him, they all heard Him say the same things; they touched Him and watched Him eat - angels and ghosts do not eat; they are spirits; they don't need to eat. Jesus had risen indeed, just as He said.