They could have left to pursue their own devices. But instead they gathered and prayed and watched and waited. And in their wait, they set an example for each of us.

This account of breakfast with Jesus is one of the most compelling in Scripture. Let’s think about the simple meal Jesus himself fixed for his amazed disciples.

We often hear “doubting Thomas” said with a sneer, as if it’s wrong to think twice before deciding to believe something fantastic. But maybe we need to give Thomas a break.

We can imagine the words meant more to the disciples that day than ever before. They had likely never felt less at peace.

I wonder how often God has shown up in my life and I haven’t noticed.

Long after the hoorays and hallelujahs and happiness of Easter, it’s good for us to ponder the resurrection.

Here we see the humility, the deity, and the example of Jesus. Ultimately, it’s a story to bring us hope.