Verse of the Day 4/15

Luke 24:15(ESV) While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.

Two disciples were walking to Emmaus from Jerusalem.  Their world had just been rocked.  Jesus had been crucified, rumors were swirling about events that were happening.  It was at this time that Jesus came to them and walked with them without them realizing that He was with them.

 

Sometimes it feels like that in our lives.  In times of trouble and uncertainty if feels like Jesus has left us or at least we don't feel or recognize his presence.  But whether realize it or not He is there with us.

 

Yesterday we considered what it means to abide with Christ.  The thoughts brought to my mind the old hymn, "Constantly Abiding".  The last few lines should be of comfort to us.

 

There's a peace in my heart that the world never gave,
A peace it cannot take away;
Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud,
I've a peace that has come here to stay!

 Refrain:
Constantly abiding, Jesus is mine;
Constantly abiding, rapture divine;
He never leaves me lonely, whispers, oh, so kind:
"I will never leave thee"—Jesus is mine.

 

Jesus went on to reveal himself to the two weary travelers after He had shared the gospel references from the Old Testament.  This brought about the famous reaction:

 

Luke 24:31-32(HCSB) Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him, but He disappeared from their sight. ³² So they said to each other, "Weren't our hearts ablaze within us while He was talking with us on the road and explaining the Scriptures to us?"

 

In those times when we don't feel His presence to abide means to seek Him in His Word.  At some point he will reveal himself.  Looking  back, we may realize that he had been there all along.

 

Blessings,
Mike
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Luke 24:28-34 New Living Translation (NLT)

²⁸ By this time they were nearing Emmaus and the end of their journey. Jesus acted as if he were going on, ²⁹ but they begged him, "Stay the night with us, since it is getting late." So he went home with them. ³⁰ As they sat down to eat,^[a] he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. ³¹ Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!

³² 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?" ³³ And within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem. There they found the eleven disciples and the others who had gathered with them, ³⁴ who said, "The Lord has really risen! He appeared to Peter.