“… the God of peace …brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus” (Hebrew 13:20).
The risen Lord appeared the fifth time on Easter evening itself when the disciples were gathered together in a room in Jerusalem. The Lord came into the room, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst. His first words were, “Peace be unto you” (John 20:19). He repeated these words in verse 21, thus showing us that it is only by maintaining our peace that we can continue to experience His power of resurrection. The enemy is bent upon disturbing our peace. To this end, he brings into our hearts all kinds of fears, doubts and subtle temptations of the flesh. But as we humble ourselves and keep on claiming the cleansing power of His precious blood we can enjoy His great peace which passeth all understanding. God’s Word says,
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.” (Psa. 119: 165) and “And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly” (Rom 16:20). The more we have peace the more can we enjoy victory over every attack of the enemy. But we must exercise our faith more strongly to make this peace reign in our hearts and flow like a river, not allowing the enemy to rob us of our peace. In case we have to put right anything with God and man we should do so immediately by His grace and with humanity. It is also by this growing, multiplying, inward, spiritual peace that we can be sure of His will. Only when we have this inward peace shall we be willing to go anywhere He may send us, and be prepared without any question to give Him all What He demands for His glory. When He said this to the disciples He breathed on them and said “Receive ye the Holy Ghost” (John 20:22). As we obey Him, He anoints us afresh with the Holy Spirit to help us carry out His commands joyfully.