The Relationship that is Like No Other ...
Luke 24:13-36
13 ¶ And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;
23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
36 ¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
I am so amazed that Jesus gives us life as we walk with Him !! He truly is the Way, the Truth, and the Life!!
Consider the truth that we all begin life on a journey, (just as these two men were, journeying to Emmaus from Jerusalem) We are born into this world and we all, each and every one of us, begin life with out Christ. Christ has to come alongside us, just as He did to these two disciples in these verses. It is interesting to note that He came alongside of them as they were deeply sharing what was heavy laden on their hearts (the crucifixion of Jesus). They had a burning desire to talk to each other about the Lord, and about what had transpired during the crucifixion. The more we can get real and vulnerable and honest with the Lord, the more He will draw close to all of us, believers and those who are yet on their way to coming to know the Lord. It becomes a fertile ground for our eyes to eventually open, and remain opened, and be able to receive Christ's life and guidance flowing into our lives.
Jesus was aware that they were sad, depressed, despairing. It was at this point, that Jesus desired to come alongside of them and reveal Himself to them and give them an amazing Hope instead of a despair! He recognized that they were weary and heavy laden. They had not believed the testimony of the women who had found the stone rolled away and the grave empty. This is so powerful. These two men did not believe that Christ was truly alive, they did not understand the resurrection. Though the grave was empty, they still did not understand that He was Alive, and what that meant for THEM!!!! But through this difficult time, Jesus drew near to give them life and hope.
Many of us too, come to know the Lord through life's difficulties and hardships. God is a compassionate Lord, and He wants to comfort and shower upon us life in the midst of circumstances in which we would otherwise despair, be overcome with fear, and lose all hope. He is the Only One who can open up our eyes to understand that He is Alive, and that He wants to have a relationship with us whereby we can have Hope everlasting, into every circumstance of our lives.
For all who know Christ, and walk and talk with Him, though we cannot see him (physically) we know Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. We can be encouraged that though others who may not yet believe the testimony we give and live, ... that Christ is alive ... (as these two men did not yet believe) ... yet Jesus in a moment will like-wise draw close to them, perhaps in their most needy of circumstances also. This shows how merciful and compassionate the Lord is !! He truly is "a refuge, a fortress, an ever-present help in our times of need" (Ps. 46) He is the only One who truly can truly give sight and open up eyes, to "see" spiritually, to see Jesus and to know Him. Once this happens, it is like turning on a Light switch, where all can truly know Him as these men did !! These men ran back to Jerusalem and gave their powerful testimony which was, THE LORD IS RISEN (alive) INDEED !!.
13 ¶ And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;
23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
36 ¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
I am so amazed that Jesus gives us life as we walk with Him !! He truly is the Way, the Truth, and the Life!!
Consider the truth that we all begin life on a journey, (just as these two men were, journeying to Emmaus from Jerusalem) We are born into this world and we all, each and every one of us, begin life with out Christ. Christ has to come alongside us, just as He did to these two disciples in these verses. It is interesting to note that He came alongside of them as they were deeply sharing what was heavy laden on their hearts (the crucifixion of Jesus). They had a burning desire to talk to each other about the Lord, and about what had transpired during the crucifixion. The more we can get real and vulnerable and honest with the Lord, the more He will draw close to all of us, believers and those who are yet on their way to coming to know the Lord. It becomes a fertile ground for our eyes to eventually open, and remain opened, and be able to receive Christ's life and guidance flowing into our lives.
Jesus was aware that they were sad, depressed, despairing. It was at this point, that Jesus desired to come alongside of them and reveal Himself to them and give them an amazing Hope instead of a despair! He recognized that they were weary and heavy laden. They had not believed the testimony of the women who had found the stone rolled away and the grave empty. This is so powerful. These two men did not believe that Christ was truly alive, they did not understand the resurrection. Though the grave was empty, they still did not understand that He was Alive, and what that meant for THEM!!!! But through this difficult time, Jesus drew near to give them life and hope.
Many of us too, come to know the Lord through life's difficulties and hardships. God is a compassionate Lord, and He wants to comfort and shower upon us life in the midst of circumstances in which we would otherwise despair, be overcome with fear, and lose all hope. He is the Only One who can open up our eyes to understand that He is Alive, and that He wants to have a relationship with us whereby we can have Hope everlasting, into every circumstance of our lives.
For all who know Christ, and walk and talk with Him, though we cannot see him (physically) we know Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. We can be encouraged that though others who may not yet believe the testimony we give and live, ... that Christ is alive ... (as these two men did not yet believe) ... yet Jesus in a moment will like-wise draw close to them, perhaps in their most needy of circumstances also. This shows how merciful and compassionate the Lord is !! He truly is "a refuge, a fortress, an ever-present help in our times of need" (Ps. 46) He is the only One who truly can truly give sight and open up eyes, to "see" spiritually, to see Jesus and to know Him. Once this happens, it is like turning on a Light switch, where all can truly know Him as these men did !! These men ran back to Jerusalem and gave their powerful testimony which was, THE LORD IS RISEN (alive) INDEED !!.
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