What does Luke 24:36 mean?

Luke 24:36 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 24:36 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

34Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.

35And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.

36And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.

37But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

38And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?

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