What can we learn about Jesus' presence when "two of them were going"? Setting the Scene • “That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:13) • They are grieving and confused after the crucifixion (vv. 14-17). • Their journey is ordinary—just a road and conversation—yet Jesus meets them there (v. 15). Jesus Seeks and Joins Ordinary Walkers • The risen Lord is not confined to temple courts; He draws near on dusty roads. • Genesis 28:15; Matthew 28:20—God’s promise of presence carries into the New Covenant. • Wherever disciples travel, Christ can step in unannounced. He Walks Unrecognized but Fully Present • “Their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.” (Luke 24:16) • Spiritual perception can lag behind reality; the Lord may be nearer than feelings suggest. • Hebrews 13:5—His nearness is a fact, not a feeling. He Listens Before He Teaches • Jesus asks, “What are you discussing?” (v. 17). • He lets them pour out disappointment (vv. 18-24). • Isaiah 42:3—He will not break the bruised reed; He hears first, then speaks. He Opens Scripture to Reveal Himself • “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written about Himself.” (v. 27) • His presence is inseparable from His Word; illumination accompanies incarnation. • Psalm 119:130—The unfolding of His words gives light. He Awaits Invitation to Deeper Fellowship • “They urged Him, ‘Stay with us.’” (v. 29) • Though sovereign, He responds to earnest invitation (Revelation 3:20). • At the table their eyes are opened (v. 31); communion clarifies vision. Presence That Ignites Hearts and Mission • “Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us...?” (v. 32) • Genuine encounter produces inner fire, pushing disciples to action (vv. 33-35). • Jeremiah 20:9—The Word becomes a fire shut up in the bones. Key Takeaways for Today • Expect Jesus to draw near in routine moments, not only in set “spiritual” times. • Trust His presence even when you cannot immediately recognize it. • Give Him your honest thoughts; He listens before He corrects. • Seek Him in Scripture; He still unveils Himself through the Word. • Invite Him to linger; deeper fellowship is yours for the asking. • Let the warmth of His presence move you to share good news with others. Summing Up When “two of them were going,” Jesus proved that His resurrection presence is mobile, personal, Scripture-centered, and transformative. That same Jesus still walks the roads we travel today. |
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