Who is the most Important ONE travelling with you?
The story of Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus is the first of three resurrection appearances reported in Luke and is unique to his Gospel. Jewish travellers would not consider it unusual for a stranger, who is also a fellow Jew, to join their small company walking for some distance, especially if they assume him to be a Passover pilgrim on his way home. Jesus pretended not to know what happened in Jerusalem. After hearing what they said Jesus explained to them the TRUE meaning of the coming of the Messiah. It was only later when Jesus was breaking the bread, that they recognised HIM.
God is also travelling with us as we journey through life. He is with us through faith. He guides us through his Holy Spirit and Holy Word. He never ever leaves us alone. He is everywhere, taking care of us, showing us His love and compassion. He is a constant factor in our lives. When we listen to His voice, we will never get lost – something that we cannot say of modern-day SATNAVs!
Amen
Wednesday 15 April 2020
Luke 24:32
“They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”’
Lord God, we know we are not always ready to find you as we travel life’s road. Sometimes, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are lost in sadness and grief. Sometimes, heedless of your care for us, we are overwhelmed by worries about our health, our families, our jobs, or our possessions. Shake us out of our preoccupations; make us see you and know you; for only then will we find the peace and joy that you promise to your followers.
Amen
Listen to and read the words of the hymn: “Make me a channel of your peace”
Easter 2020 ● Volume 3, Issue 3 ● Balerno Parish Church