The significance of today’s reading is obviously in the enormous sacrifice that God made by sending his son Jesus to die on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins. However, I can’t help but be drawn to the story of the Walk to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35.
The Bible tells that two of the disciples, after hearing of the resurrection were walking to a small village named Emmaus about seven miles away. The risen Christ was walking and talking with the two, but neither of them knew it was he, because they were preoccupied with their own sadness and troubles. The two were speaking freely to Jesus about all that had occurred and giving him their “Human” take on the whole situation.
This situation makes me wonder how many times in our own day-to-day lives we have had the benefit of walking and talking with the Holy Spirit, but are too blinded by our own problems to stop and gain the knowledge the Spirit has for us. There have been times in my own life that I have been fortunate enough that God has made himself known to me. Unfortunately, I have had to go through some extreme circumstance before I can be quiet enough to listen. My hope is that as I mature as a Christian, I will know God’s will for me each and every day.
Please join me in prayer. God grant me the faith to know that you are in control of my life, that I am never alone, so long as I know you and have you in my heart. Lord help me to feel your presence, and grant me the ability to listen to your guidance. For you are always near, no matter how difficult things seem. Thank you for your love, patience, and forgiveness. Amen.
Clifton Shearrer
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