That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. ... As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. ... We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. ... Then Jesus said to them, “You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. ... Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. [Luke 24:13,15,21,27 NLT]
Jesus is miraculously alive and he chooses to walk a few miles with two of his disciples.
Now doesn't that sound like our Lord?
And isn't the dialog so revealing about the disciples' mindset?
They have resigned themselves to the idea that Jesus is dead.
And they have rejected angelic reports of his resurrection.
They have given themselves over to all that is logical and visible.
Such is the place that many find themselves today.
What would Jesus say to many of us if he walked that stretch with us?
Would our words reveal our trust in the visible and the logical?
Would Jesus have to explain the scriptures to us?
Would he speak to us of things illogical and invisible?
Would we be slow to believe if his words disagreed with our ideology and theology?
Or would our hearts be open to the things that he would share with us?
I am often foolish Lord. I often rely on my senses instead of trusting you with all of my heart. Help me. Open my eyes and my ears. I do not want to be slow to believe.
... this devotion is part of the Red Letters series. Click here to read more.
There are many scenes in the Bible I would love to be transported into...this may be my favorite. To be in a Bible Study with Jesus!!! And then get to have dinner with him too.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts, Bob on this passage.
I find its often difficult to trust God and believe what He has to tell me especially when I am in a difficult place. I have great sympathy with the disciples here.
ReplyDeleteI resonate with that Mike. Since my wife was paralyzed and wheelchaired 3+ years ago life has been very difficult for her and for me. Yet each morning I awake to hope. I guess that is what the resurrection is all about.
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