Emmaus Road
Written By Janice Caldwell-Boucher
That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them.
Luke 24:13-15
Hours after the angel had declared to the women at the tomb that Christ was risen, Cleopas and another follower of Jesus began the trek from Jerusalem to their home in the outlying village of Emmaus. Their steps were heavy with disillusionment. As they plodded along, their minds burdened with dismay and their hearts bowed with discouragement, they could talk about nothing else. Their conversation was an attempt to make sense of the events that have just unfolded. The defeat and death of their Messiah had knocked the wind from their sails and the women’s declaration of the empty tomb had only piled perplexity onto their disenchantment.
A stranger joined them on their journey and probed the subject of their discussion. The two were incredulous that their travelling companion seemed to be oblivious to Christ’s crucifixion and rumors of a bodiless grave. Both Cleopas and his friend had perceptions of how the anointed One, Christ, would be their conquering hero who would instigate a political revolution throughout Israel to overthrow Roman oppression. Their idea of a warrior Messiah collided with the mandate of Jesus as the sacrificial Savior. Christ’s mission didn’t fit their narrative and didn’t accomplish their agenda and their disappointment was palpable.
As they trudged along their walking partner kept guiding them to Scripture and instructing them about who God is and what his promises are. So that when they finished the last leg of their journey they had gained such a penetrating understanding of the character and plan of God that it lit a flame inside their souls. Luke 24:32 states that the two concurred their “hearts were burning”. As they arrived at their home they invited the stranger to spend the night with them. It was at the point when he blessed and broke the bread that they suddenly realized who they had seated at their table - it was the risen Lord himself!
I too have walked a few laps on Emmaus Road. Deep disappointments when my plans didn’t turn out the way I had wanted or when God didn’t act the way I expected put me there. As I plodded along, stewing in sorrow and self pity, another came to join me on the trek even through places I thought I was walking alone. My travelling companion also pointed me to Scripture where I too learned more of the character and purposes of God. I was like Cleopas and his partner, who had watched Jesus among the multitude that thronged him and listened to his words through the din of daily life, but on the Emmaus Road saw their Master up close and personal and heard his words without distractions. This desolate pathway also attuned my sight and hearing more to the Master.
As I neared the end of my Emmaus Road I found that my inner being was ablaze anew with a profound passion to invite Christ to dwell with me and continue in communion with him.
Perhaps you have walked or are walking on the same Road to Emmaus. You can relate to the disillusionment that the two in the Biblical narrative felt. May I remind you of a few insights gleaned from the story. You are never on the road alone.
Even when you are not fully aware of it, Christ is walking with you. In the midst of your pain and confusion, turn to Scripture not away from it.
It is in the Word of God that you will gain a more thorough comprehension of who God is. He does not always fit in the neat boxes we try to put him in, and studying Scripture will reveal that and peel away the misconceptions we may have of him. Invite him in and you may have your eyes opened to the God you never knew.
You might also experience the kind of heartburn that doesn’t require an antacid to relieve.
Dear Lord, help me to be aware of your presence even when I tread down difficult paths. Take all my questions and hurts and guide me through your Word to a better picture of you and your plans for me. I invite you to come and abide in my life. Help my heart to burn with a fresh vision of who you are.
Consider This: An Emmaus Road journey is never a stroll in the park. But having the resurrected Savior accompany you to enlighten your mind, sharpen your vision and ignite your soul along the way makes the trip totally worth it.
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Written By Janice Caldwell-Boucher
That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them.
Luke 24:13-15
Hours after the angel had declared to the women at the tomb that Christ was risen, Cleopas and another follower of Jesus began the trek from Jerusalem to their home in the outlying village of Emmaus. Their steps were heavy with disillusionment. As they plodded along, their minds burdened with dismay and their hearts bowed with discouragement, they could talk about nothing else. Their conversation was an attempt to make sense of the events that have just unfolded. The defeat and death of their Messiah had knocked the wind from their sails and the women’s declaration of the empty tomb had only piled perplexity onto their disenchantment.
A stranger joined them on their journey and probed the subject of their discussion. The two were incredulous that their travelling companion seemed to be oblivious to Christ’s crucifixion and rumors of a bodiless grave. Both Cleopas and his friend had perceptions of how the anointed One, Christ, would be their conquering hero who would instigate a political revolution throughout Israel to overthrow Roman oppression. Their idea of a warrior Messiah collided with the mandate of Jesus as the sacrificial Savior. Christ’s mission didn’t fit their narrative and didn’t accomplish their agenda and their disappointment was palpable.
As they trudged along their walking partner kept guiding them to Scripture and instructing them about who God is and what his promises are. So that when they finished the last leg of their journey they had gained such a penetrating understanding of the character and plan of God that it lit a flame inside their souls. Luke 24:32 states that the two concurred their “hearts were burning”. As they arrived at their home they invited the stranger to spend the night with them. It was at the point when he blessed and broke the bread that they suddenly realized who they had seated at their table - it was the risen Lord himself!
I too have walked a few laps on Emmaus Road. Deep disappointments when my plans didn’t turn out the way I had wanted or when God didn’t act the way I expected put me there. As I plodded along, stewing in sorrow and self pity, another came to join me on the trek even through places I thought I was walking alone. My travelling companion also pointed me to Scripture where I too learned more of the character and purposes of God. I was like Cleopas and his partner, who had watched Jesus among the multitude that thronged him and listened to his words through the din of daily life, but on the Emmaus Road saw their Master up close and personal and heard his words without distractions. This desolate pathway also attuned my sight and hearing more to the Master.
As I neared the end of my Emmaus Road I found that my inner being was ablaze anew with a profound passion to invite Christ to dwell with me and continue in communion with him.
Perhaps you have walked or are walking on the same Road to Emmaus. You can relate to the disillusionment that the two in the Biblical narrative felt. May I remind you of a few insights gleaned from the story. You are never on the road alone.
Even when you are not fully aware of it, Christ is walking with you. In the midst of your pain and confusion, turn to Scripture not away from it.
It is in the Word of God that you will gain a more thorough comprehension of who God is. He does not always fit in the neat boxes we try to put him in, and studying Scripture will reveal that and peel away the misconceptions we may have of him. Invite him in and you may have your eyes opened to the God you never knew.
You might also experience the kind of heartburn that doesn’t require an antacid to relieve.
Dear Lord, help me to be aware of your presence even when I tread down difficult paths. Take all my questions and hurts and guide me through your Word to a better picture of you and your plans for me. I invite you to come and abide in my life. Help my heart to burn with a fresh vision of who you are.
Consider This: An Emmaus Road journey is never a stroll in the park. But having the resurrected Savior accompany you to enlighten your mind, sharpen your vision and ignite your soul along the way makes the trip totally worth it.
#BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
Emmaus Road
Written By Janice Caldwell-Boucher
That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them.
Luke 24:13-15
Hours after the angel had declared to the women at the tomb that Christ was risen, Cleopas and another follower of Jesus began the trek from Jerusalem to their home in the outlying village of Emmaus. Their steps were heavy with disillusionment. As they plodded along, their minds burdened with dismay and their hearts bowed with discouragement, they could talk about nothing else. Their conversation was an attempt to make sense of the events that have just unfolded. The defeat and death of their Messiah had knocked the wind from their sails and the women’s declaration of the empty tomb had only piled perplexity onto their disenchantment.
A stranger joined them on their journey and probed the subject of their discussion. The two were incredulous that their travelling companion seemed to be oblivious to Christ’s crucifixion and rumors of a bodiless grave. Both Cleopas and his friend had perceptions of how the anointed One, Christ, would be their conquering hero who would instigate a political revolution throughout Israel to overthrow Roman oppression. Their idea of a warrior Messiah collided with the mandate of Jesus as the sacrificial Savior. Christ’s mission didn’t fit their narrative and didn’t accomplish their agenda and their disappointment was palpable.
As they trudged along their walking partner kept guiding them to Scripture and instructing them about who God is and what his promises are. So that when they finished the last leg of their journey they had gained such a penetrating understanding of the character and plan of God that it lit a flame inside their souls. Luke 24:32 states that the two concurred their “hearts were burning”. As they arrived at their home they invited the stranger to spend the night with them. It was at the point when he blessed and broke the bread that they suddenly realized who they had seated at their table - it was the risen Lord himself!
I too have walked a few laps on Emmaus Road. Deep disappointments when my plans didn’t turn out the way I had wanted or when God didn’t act the way I expected put me there. As I plodded along, stewing in sorrow and self pity, another came to join me on the trek even through places I thought I was walking alone. My travelling companion also pointed me to Scripture where I too learned more of the character and purposes of God. I was like Cleopas and his partner, who had watched Jesus among the multitude that thronged him and listened to his words through the din of daily life, but on the Emmaus Road saw their Master up close and personal and heard his words without distractions. This desolate pathway also attuned my sight and hearing more to the Master.
As I neared the end of my Emmaus Road I found that my inner being was ablaze anew with a profound passion to invite Christ to dwell with me and continue in communion with him.
Perhaps you have walked or are walking on the same Road to Emmaus. You can relate to the disillusionment that the two in the Biblical narrative felt. May I remind you of a few insights gleaned from the story. You are never on the road alone.
Even when you are not fully aware of it, Christ is walking with you. In the midst of your pain and confusion, turn to Scripture not away from it.
It is in the Word of God that you will gain a more thorough comprehension of who God is. He does not always fit in the neat boxes we try to put him in, and studying Scripture will reveal that and peel away the misconceptions we may have of him. Invite him in and you may have your eyes opened to the God you never knew.
You might also experience the kind of heartburn that doesn’t require an antacid to relieve.
Dear Lord, help me to be aware of your presence even when I tread down difficult paths. Take all my questions and hurts and guide me through your Word to a better picture of you and your plans for me. I invite you to come and abide in my life. Help my heart to burn with a fresh vision of who you are.
Consider This: An Emmaus Road journey is never a stroll in the park. But having the resurrected Savior accompany you to enlighten your mind, sharpen your vision and ignite your soul along the way makes the trip totally worth it.
#BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #Gospel #dagoodnews #follow #share #LikeFollowShare #JesusCentered #GodFirst #WordOfGod #PreachTheWord #ChristianLiving #Scripture #Faith #JesusIsLord #DaGoodNews #YouTube #Grow #LordsBook #ChristianLordsbook #ChristianFacebook #DailyDevotional #Jesus #God
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