Clearly, the message from this story is about how Jesus wants to impress us with the same deep peace of the Holy Spirt that he knew his disciples would need after his crucifixion. He can well anticipate that they will feel isolated, overcome with fear, and left wondering what in the world they will do without him. But let’s stay for a minute in the context of what Jesus, in all his humanity, might be feeling. He was about to come face-to-face with violence, deception, and rejection - even from his beloved disciples who knew him best. It is the night of his betrayal, the evening when he will be handed over to those who hate him and who will take him away to be tried, found guilty, and crucified. Yet in the middle of that, Jesus chooses to speak words of peace.
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