Good morning, Lord Jesus. In You, Lord God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—I live and move and have my being. …
“Now on the same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. And He said to them, ‘What are you discussing with each other as you walk along?’ They stood still, looking sad.… They replied, ‘The things about Jesus of Nazareth, Who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed Him over to be condemned to death and crucified Him. But we had hoped that He was the One to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since all this took place” (Luke 24:13-21).
How many times do we walk along our journey, discouraged and disappointed because our high hopes have come crashing down? How often does it seem our leaders have betrayed us and the one we thought would be our savior has seemed to abandon us, seemingly unable or unwilling to bring to pass what we’ve desired in our hearts and hoped in prayer?
In those times, our eyes can be so blinded to the truth that You’re right there with us, walking alongside us through all we’re feeling and experiencing. But with deep compassion and concern, You draw us into conversation with You, helping us speak out our pain and put words to our questions to express to You our discouragements and disappointments. You begin to remind us of the truth of Your Word and the faithfulness of Your promises, stirring our hearts to hope again (v. 25-27).
When we take time to open our hearts to You, longing for Your Presence to abide with us, You open our eyes to see we’ve not been alone (v. 28-31). Our hearts begin to burn again with faith and hope and love in the confidence and comfort of knowing You’re always with us, never leaving us nor forsaking us (v. 32). With our passion restored and our focus renewed, we get up and go to share the hope we have in the One Who’s full of resurrection life (v. 33-34). Thank You, Jesus. You are my Savior and the Lord of all. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
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