Jesus was back and clearly the victor over sin and death. I'd feel like celebrating. He did too.
And even though they don't recognize Him and are sad about His death, He doesn't spit out, "Hey I'm alive". He listens as they exclaim, "Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" (I'm thinking He must have choked back a chuckle.) And then He even asks "What things?" And they start telling Him about His death and some women who now actually say He is alive.
It is so wonderful how Jesus listens. And when it is time for Him to speak, He reprimands them for not believing "and beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself". The guys are so intrigued and blessed that they talk Him into staying the night with them. They finally know Him in the bread breaking of supper.
But it wasn't by appearing to the 5,000 that ate bread and fish ("Hey, I'm alive!") or even first to the band of friends. He shows up walking with this little known Cleopas and friend and chatting all the way to Emmaus . (Luke 24:13-27)
And even though they don't recognize Him and are sad about His death, He doesn't spit out, "Hey I'm alive". He listens as they exclaim, "Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?" (I'm thinking He must have choked back a chuckle.) And then He even asks "What things?" And they start telling Him about His death and some women who now actually say He is alive.
It is so wonderful how Jesus listens. And when it is time for Him to speak, He reprimands them for not believing "and beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself". The guys are so intrigued and blessed that they talk Him into staying the night with them. They finally know Him in the bread breaking of supper.
What a personal, patient, loving way to spread the Good News. And these guys are on fire. As Jesus vanishes from their sight, they immediately run back the seven miles to Jerusalem to tell His friends. Only then after all prepared with faith, excitement , and expectancy, does Jesus appear to the group.
Thank you Lord how You so wisely prepare ahead. Thank you for the personal, patient time you take with us. We delight in Your love.
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