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“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. But God kept them from recognizing Him.” —Luke 24:13-16
They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as He talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” —Luke 24:32
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This story is headlined as the Walk To Emmaus. But really, it should be entitled the Walk From Emmaus. The two individuals who arrive in Emmaus are not the same ones who leave Emmaus.
The Encounter. “They stopped short, sadness written across their faces.” (Luke 24:18) Two of Jesus’ followers find themselves meeting Jesus as they travel to Emmaus. They are kept from fully understanding who He is. Three days before, He had been crucified. Filled with overwhelming sadness over His death. Still fervently passionate about sharing who Jesus was. Yet deeply disappointed because they “had hoped He was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel.” ( Luke 34:20)
The Enlightenment. “Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.” —(Luke 24:27) Jesus would set the record straight. He delineated His coming, His ministry, His mission. That He had to endure the cross for a greater purpose.
The Endearment. “Nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey. Jesus acted as if He were going on, but they begged Him, ‘Stay the night with us….So He went home with them.’ ” (Luke 24:28) Jesus, the Savior of the world sat down, took the bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them. Then, their eyes were opened to truly realize who He truly was. In His last supper with His special 12 disciples, He had communion with them, broke bread and declared, “This is My body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19)
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The unfailing love of Jesus. To mend the broken hearted. To give hope and revive the spirit. To impart truth of who He is and why He came. To break bread with His followers. To remind them that He is with them, always.
These two individuals on the road to Emmaus were not part of the twelve disciples who had intimate and up close access to Jesus. They were like you and me. Simply believers.
Jesus’ makes a tremendous statement in His appearance in Emmaus. He came back for all of us. He came back for you. He came back because of you. He came back because He loves you.
No matter where you are. Jesus will come along beside you. He will walk with you to your next destination. You will never be alone.
Know that He is coming for you and will be with you. Walk in the Real Truth with Jesus today.