Shalom

That Sunday evening, Jesus' friends gathered together secretly, bolting the door securely.

Then Jesus was with with us.  'Shalom' he said.  What a powerful surge of joy filled that place.  We all started talking at once.  Words became meaningless.  All eyes were fixed on him.

"Shalom, the Creators purpose is fulfilled; and I now passing it to you."
And he breathed on us.
"Receive my presence in your life so that we can never be separated."

"You will know who is to be forgiven, and who does not deserve it."

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What a shame Thomas was not there.  He missed out.
Thomas is the sort of guy who need proof for everything.
He's a scientist; 'seeing is believing'.

A week later and we were meeting again.  Again Jesus was with us, and this time we all looked across to Thomas.  He made a shy smile.  He got up and walked over towards Jesus.
Jesus embraced him, and showed him his wounded body.
"Now you believe?" said Jesus.
With faltering voice Thomas conceded,
"My saviour and my liberator."

"You 'see' and have physical proof.  What about those who can not see me, and yet believe?"
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After his return, Jesus did many other things that I have not recorded here.  I have chosen these stories so that you may believe that Jesus came from the creator; that he was the one foretold, and that through knowing him, you too will have life in his name.