Jesus Appears To His Disciples Behind Locked Doors/Dare To Believe

Phil Yancey in his book Reaching the Invisible God says “Doubt is the skeleton in the closet of faith and I know no better way to treat a skeleton than to bring it out in the open and expose it for what it is; not something to hide or fear, but a hard structure on which living tissue may grow”

I believe that God is saying to us let us unlock the doors, take away the shutters, cast out our fears and doubts, be bold trust him even more. As we gather together as the family of God let us take the proper measures to see his glory here and in the lives of others, let us meet to strengthen one another’s hands for service and to know each others minds. We have the bear bones but we just need to allow Christ to put his flesh on them! In the church calendar this the Sunday after Easter Sunday is traditionally called Low Sunday. Statistics show a low average attendance, and a sense of lethargy as the celebration of Easter draws to a close. I’m sure that’s not the case here at St. Chad’s is it? Let’s summarise todays talk with this short video. (PP)

Let us be encouraged, but ask and expect more, even the impossible to become possible. Doubters dare to believe! The SAS motto is?.... (PP) Yes he who dares wins. I dare you to stop doubting and become a winner. The prize? A peace that passes all understanding even when in crisis and for all who trust Christ, everlasting life. We may not actually be able to see Jesus, but I tell you the more we unlock our heart to him, to worship him, to give him honour, you will experience his presence in such a powerful way that we too will be able to say with total conviction “My Lord and my God” and he in return will be able to say “Well done my faithful and obedient servants” Amen