A Sudden Interruption

Once when the plane my wife and I were on was landing, there was a sudden interruption. As we approached the runway, the plane suddenly banked to the right, then began picking up altitude. For a split second all conversation ceased. Something important had happened—actually it was someone important. Air Force One was approaching and our flight was waved off to make room for the President of the United States.

It reminded me of another interruption long ago that stopped all conversation. Once again, it was not so much what had happened, but who had arrived. Jesus’ followers were discussing reports that Jesus had been seen alive, when suddenly he was standing there! They thought he was a ghost!

When Jesus showed them his scarred hands and feet, their disbelief tuned to joy. It wasn’t a rumor. Jesus was alive! And they believed!

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