On Easter evening, the disciples hid behind locked doors—fearful, uncertain, and unsure of what came next. And yet, into that very room, Jesus appeared. Not waiting for permission, not held back by fear, but stepping right into their reality with a word of peace and a presence that changed everything. This week in our Surprised by Joy! series, we explore how the risen Christ still meets us in the places we try to close off—our doubts, our worries, our guarded hearts—and brings a joy that breaks through walls. Wherever you find yourself, you are invited to come and encounter the peace, presence, and power of the risen Jesus.
