Luke 24:36-53
I could not get it. My head had begun to hurt proving that my brain was stretched beyond its normal boundary. I had carefully followed the procedure. I had worked the problem over and over. I had even tried some creative ways to come to a suitable solution. Finally my pride had to be stuffed into the hole of submission and I went to the teacher\’s desk. Esther Ruth Collins was probably the smartest high school teacher I had ever known. She would be able to help me. And she did. The algebra problem was worked before my eyes with such ease and speed that I felt small, insignificant, dumb and grateful all at the same time. It was one of those, \”Oh yeah, I knew that\” times.
The disciples must have felt somewhat the same way. Luke says, 24:37 \”But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.\” KJV At that time they were not bragging about their overwhelming grasp of theological concepts. Jesus began to carefully go through it all one more time. How many times had He explained to them before? He does that for us. He confirms His love over and over. He lets us know that it is okay when we don\’t understand or even remember, All we need to do is come to Him. He never gets tired of hearing, \”Would you please help me with this problem?\”