The Dragon Was Defeated: A Holy Week Devotional Day 6
5Day 6: The Wounds of Victory — The Risen Christ Among the Brethren
Scripture: John 20:19–29; Luke 24:36–49
Theme: The wounds that conquered become the signs of peace.
Verses
John 20:27-29 (ESV): Then he said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.' Thomas answered him, 'My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'
Devotional
He appeared in the room, and the first thing He said was, “Peace to you.” But this was not the peace of passivity. This was shalom, forged in battle, paid for in blood. The disciples saw the scars — not as shame, but as sigils of victory.Like the high priest entering the sanctuary, Jesus showed them the evidence that the offering was accepted — not the blood of bulls, but the blood of the God-Man.He breathes on them — the new breath of Eden restored, Genesis reversed, the dragon’s toxin undone.And now, He sends them — not just with news, but with authority. They become emissaries of cosmic rebellion against the thrones of darkness.
Reflection
Are you willing to bear scars that shine with resurrection glory? Where are you being called to be a witness — wounds and all?