The ten disciples and their closest friends were scared to death of the Jews (John 20:19). Who can blame them! They had seen the deadly results of the political power the leaders of their synagogues had successfully used against Jesus. There was no reason to think they were not the next targets.
Knowing the terror in their hearts, Jesus' first words to them we're, "Peace to you" (John 20:19). Then Jesus shows them his hands and his feet.
Proving that it was him was not the only reason for showing them his hands and his feet. His scars were proof that he loved them enough to die for them and powerful enough to raise from the dead.
Jesus also speaks to us. "“Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts? Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. (Luke 24:38-39; Ephesians 1:16-21). Let us not be afraid of what we are facing. Let us trust him who has asked us to face it.
