When Jesus rose from the grave, why did He linger here on Earth instead of going straight to be with the Father? This week, Pastor Tim suggests that one thing Jesus was doing in that time between his resurrection and his ascension was dealing with the doubts and fears of his followers. His appearances to Peter, Thomas and the others were intended to remove doubt and to assure them of His love and purpose for them even though they fled in His hour of need. Many of us today still struggle with doubts and fears. God is not offended or angry at us when that is true. Instead he desires to reconcile those doubts and fears through His Word, His Spirit and His people.
