Series: Threshold Moments: When Faith Meets the Unknown
When We Are Fearful (The Gathering Worship)
May 25, 2025 | Rev. Laura Parker
Passage: Luke 24:36-49
The disciples are caught in an in-between moment—Jesus is alive, but the future is still uncertain. They are gathered in fear, unsure of what comes next, when suddenly, Jesus stands among them and speaks a powerful word: “Peace be with you.” He reassures them, reminds them of what He has already taught and how his very presence has fulfilled the law, the prophets and the teaching of the Psalms. Because he is the fulfillment of all things, something greater is coming.
This passage speaks to those who find themselves in seasons of waiting—between clarity and uncertainty, promise and fulfillment. Jesus doesn’t just give them answers; He gives them peace. How do we find peace in the waiting? How do we rest in those moments of presence? How might the in-between be essential for what lies ahead?
Series Information
Life is full of liminal spaces—those in-between moments where we stand on the threshold of something new, yet we are not quite there. These are moments of transition, when faith is tested, and the presence of Christ may feel hidden, distant, or unclear, with days marked by uncertainty and waiting. The disciples found themselves in such spaces in those days following the resurrection. They had encounters with the risen Christ, yet they did not fully understand what was next. They were sometimes overjoyed, sometimes puzzled by his presence, and now he was preparing them for his departure.
During these four weeks, we will come alongside the disciples as they meet Jesus in these uncertain spaces—on the road, at the water’s edge, in a locked room, and in the moment of His ascension. Through these encounters, Jesus brings clarity, peace, and a deeper call to faith. As we reflect on these stories, we will discover how Jesus meets us in our own in-between moments, offering transformation, commissioning, and the promise of His Spirit as we step forward in faith. Each threshold moment is not an ending but a beginning—an opportunity to trust that even in the unknown, Jesus walks with us and empowers us to step forward with boldness into God’s unfolding plan.
