Reading: Luke 24:13-35
Angels have appeared to a group of women who have journeyed to Jesus' empty tomb proclaiming the resurrection of the Son of God, yet doubts still remain. Two disciples are heading home disillusioned and without hope. The reports from the women have only confused them and pained them. They are returning to what they knew before meeting Jesus. Sorrow weighs heavy on their hearts. The painful and very public death of their best friend and leader has destroyed any ability to even dream that the women's report might be true.
Yet, they are not abandoned; their faith in Jesus no matter how weak or nonexistent at this moment is remembered. The resurrected Jesus himself journeys with them on the road to Emmaus. He befriends them (again); he listens to their pain; and he begins to explain to them from the scriptures that what happened to their teacher Jesus was meant to. They stop to retire for the night and still unaware that is Jesus who has journeyed with them. He sits to eat with them and as he breaks the bread they see him! It is their Jesus. He is alive!
He disappears before their eyes, but their faith has returned. Their faith was not in vain. Their hopes are re-awakened. Faith grips their hearts. Joy fills their souls. They hug overjoyed with the realization. He has fulfilled the ancient prophecies. His death was not in vain. The resurrection has changed everything. They rush off to tell their friends. They cannot but help it! Jerusalem is beckoning. A new journey awaits. All must know. Sin has been defeated, and death is no longer master. Forgiveness of sins for all who believe! Jesus is alive; he is still seeking and saving the lost! He has found them.
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