Walking With The Risen Christ
St Luke 24:15
This excerpt occurs on the route to Emmaus. Two disciples, bewildered by Jesus' crucifixion and accounts of His resurrection, travel together in sorrow. While they converse, Jesus approaches them, however they fail to recognize Him. Their hearts blaze internally, yet their eyes remain constrained. What is the reason?
The subject of God's gradual self-revelation is prevalent in Scripture. The Lord accompanies His people prior to their acknowledgment of His presence. This is a profoundly personal resurrection appearance, occurring not in the temple or before a multitude, but on a country road with two disheartened followers. Christ encounters them in their bewilderment, not in victory, but in ambiguity.
Jesus attentively listens prior to articulating. He permits their logic to develop. He elucidates Scripture, demonstrating that the Messiah must endure suffering before to attaining glory (v. 26). Only subsequently, during the breaking of bread, are their eyes unveiled. Recognition is attained not via debate, but through connection.
This devotional addresses contemporary impatience. We seek prompt elucidation. However, the resurrected Christ frequently accompanies us unnoticed, imparting wisdom through the Word and being subtly present during our crises. Faith develops via experience—where comprehension is cultivated, not imposed.
Luke's phrasing resonates with Genesis 3, wherein God traversed alongside humanity. The resurrected Christ now walks among humanity, reinstating that communion. Emmaus serves as a pivotal juncture. The murky path is sanctified by the presence of Jesus.
The lesson: Even in moments of abandonment, Christ accompanies you. Comprehension may be postponed, although existence precedes lucidity. When He breaks the bread—when He manifests Himself via familiar expressions of grace—your heart will recall the flame that has been ignited.
* The Divine Presence Incognito: Jesus frequently accompanies us without immediate acknowledgment.
* The Word Cultivates the Heart: Christ employed Scripture to reshape the disciples' comprehension.
* Communion Enlightens: Awareness arises from relational engagement rather than solely from intellectual understanding.
* Faith on the Road: The transformation of hearts occurs throughout the journey, not at the destination.
* Prophetic Fulfillment: Jesus demonstrated that suffering precedes glory, a reality applicable to us as well.
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