Luke 24:13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem.
How many times has Jesus Himself walked with me in a difficult situation and I have failed to recognize Him (v16)? Jesus promises to be with me always, and He always keeps His promises, so every time I feel alone and abandoned in a situation or circumstance, I am kept from recognizing that Jesus Himself is walking with me.
Luke 24:14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.
But who is keeping me from recognizing Jesus and why? Jesus is the Lord of all the universe, so I can’t believe that anything or anyone (besides God, who is also a part of the Holy Trinity) could control Him. And I am absolutely certain that He does not want me to feel abandoned.
Luke 24:15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them;
Lord, I have so many questions, and I don’t think questions are a bad thing. I think questions help me to draw closer to You as I understand You better. I do believe that You are with me always. I do believe that there are times when You walk along with me and I am kept from recognizing You. I do not believe that Your goal is to make me feel abandoned or alone. Somehow this, too, can draw me closer to You. Help me to trust and believe You always. Even when I don’t understand. Amen.
Luke 24:16 but they were kept from recognizing him.
Have a blessed day.