April 10, 2023: There Is Help For Slow Learners

"After this, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way." (John 21:1, ESV)

Verse fourteen of the same chapter says, "This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after He was raised from the dead." According to Acts one, in the first few verses, Jesus revealed himself to his followers, over and over again, for forty days. Why? He wanted to make sure they 'got it!' He was alive! In fact, Acts 1:3 says, He presented himself alive by many proofs appearing to them during forty days. It was important that they knew He was alive!

'A dead man lives?' This is the Gospel! The Son of Man died, and now the Son of God lives! Death could not hold Him down. The grave could not keep Him in the ground. His life is the light of men! Darkness could not and cannot overcome Him! Jesus holds the keys to death, hell, and the grave.

We must be patient with one another as we come to faith! Some receive faith quickly, like the women at the tomb. Others are a little slower in coming to faith, like Thomas. The good news is, He is patient with us, not wanting any to perish. He presented the disciples with many encounters so that they would know He is alive. This same Jesus is still encountering us so that we may be assured He is the Christ, Son of the Living God! There is help for slow learners!