And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. Luke 24:31-35, ESV I have been on this road many times but would you know where I took this picture if you didn’t read the caption? Where does the road go? What is around the curve?
Cleopas and another unnamed follower of Jesus were on a familiar road that Sunday after Passover. It had been a difficult time seeing the one they thought was to be the Messiah crucified. Now on top of all the grief, they had heard stories of Jesus being risen from the dead. What were they to think? As they walked the 7 miles on the road to Emmaus, Jesus came beside them and opened their mind to understand the scriptures about him. He tells them that what was written about him has come true; things he had not taught them before. Jesus came to these two followers just when they needed him, just when they needed to understand who he was and the road ahead. They rushed back to Jerusalem to tell their story to the disciples in the upper room - another 7 miles and mostly in the dark. Here Jesus appeared to them along with the disciples and taught them the scriptures. This was just the beginning of their journey from doubt to understanding, from heart-broken followers of a crucified Christ to witnesses of the risen Christ. In a few weeks at Pentecost they would need to understand all these things as they proclaimed to the world who Jesus was. Look for Jesus to join you on the road you walk. And just like he did to the followers on the road to Emmaus, he will give you what you need for the journey he has planned for you. Know that he will teach you everything you need to share the Gospel with all those you meet on the road ahead. Prayer Risen Savior, Open our minds to understand who you are like you did for your followers on the road to Emmaus that day. Give us the knowledge and courage to share the wonderful joy we have in following a living Christ. Amen
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