Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35
This Passover celebration was different. There was electricity and anticipation in the air—Jesus, the prophet and healer from Nazareth, the one thought to be the redeemer of Israel, was in Jerusalem. Last Sunday He came into the city amidst cries of “Hosanna!” before an exuberant crowd. Less than a week later, He had been turned over to the Romans by the chief priests and condemned to death by crucifixion. Now, His followers were in hiding, afraid, dejected and confused—there were rumors that His body was missing and stories that He was alive.
Two men discussed this turn of events as they journeyed from Jerusalem to their home in the village of Emmaus. A stranger joined them on the journey and asked about their sad dispositions. When they explained the events of the past week, the stranger used the scriptures to give them insights on the Christ. As the three prepared to dine that evening, the stranger broke bread for them and they realized the stranger was the resurrected Jesus, who vanished from their presence. The men confessed the electricity they felt in Jerusalem was there as Jesus spoke of Himself along the way.
The road to Emmaus. It is the time Jesus intentionally seeks us out and accompanies and ministers to us through our greatest crisis of faith. The Emmaus road is an opportunity to acknowledge openly our frustrations, vulnerabilities and fears to the only one who can do something with those raw emotions, Jesus. It is a time to recover from the dejection and disappointment of our past, and walk courageously into the future. The road to Emmaus is the time when unexpectedly, Jesus quietens our greatest moment of distress and the confusion in life to refocus our attention on the peace, comfort, understanding and revelation only He can provide.
This Resurrection Sunday season, let Jesus speak to you about Himself. Allow Him the space and time to walk with you and confirm His presence and power through the scriptures. Let Him break bread with you and as those disciples experienced, cause your heart to burn with the peace and enlightenment of His words and presence.
Question to Ponder: Have I taken the time to let Jesus walk with me and talk with me about Himself?
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.”—John 15:4
God had me moved to Texas four years ago. I went through a process of healing. Now I am back in the Carolinas. He sent me back for ministry. I had given up on being a servant of the most High. I say all this to say that I am surrendering to do what I was created for in the Body of Christ. I really enjoy your post as I am going through my processing. Your post encourages my heart as I seek an intimacy with Christ Jesus. So please keep posting we are listening!