Name: Josh
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
15As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16but they were kept from recognizing him. 17He asked them, "What are you discussing together as you walk along?" They stood still, their faces downcast. 18One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?" 19"What things?" he asked.
OAP: Immediate reaction: Oh silly Jesus. Why are you asking them what happened? You know better than anyone...oh wait you want to teach them something.
Reflection: I see myself in the position of the despondent believers, returning home with their hopes crushed. They waited the 3 days and since things didn't play out the way they thought it would, they gave up and left. Even though they heard from the women of the shiny angels and from Peter that the tomb was empty, it just wasn't what they were hoping for, Jesus wasn't walking around in the flesh. Oh-but wait, right now he is walking around, even talking with them! How ironic that Jesus wouldn't let them recognize Him until he broke the bread again, reminding them of how he broke his body for them, and retaught them the words of the old prophets.
Prayer: Lord, make my heart burn within me by reminding me that my expectations and ambitions don't have to be met. Do your thing God, if im interpreting your plan in the wrong way, rebuke and correct me.
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Josh
You made me think of the fact that these guys were just going about their daily lives. Despite all the rumors and even evidence of a risen Jesus, they had resigned themselves to going about their business and walking to the next city. Yet Jesus pursued them...pretty sweet.
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