DAY FIFTEEN
Read Luke 24:13-34
Even those closest to Jesus still didn’t understand what had happened. Jesus told them repeatedly what was to come (Matt 16:21, Mark 8:31, Mark 10:32-34, John 2:19, Luke 18:31-33), and yet they were still uncertain.
The crucifixion had broken their hopes that He (Jesus) was the true Messiah. “We had hoped He was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel.” (verse 21)
When were the eyes of the disciples opened?
Pause and Ponder: Verse 30 tells us that the the two individuals who had been with Jesus on the Emmaus Road were now sitting with Him to share in a meal. At this point they still didn’t know who He was. They watched Him as He, “took the bread, and blessed it. Then He broke it and gave it to them.” (verse 30). Ahh, yes. Just like our Jesus! He BLESSED what He had, BROKE Himself for others, and GAVE Himself away. And it was in the blessing, breaking, and giving, that He was recognized as the One they had known. The One who had molded this type of sacrificial living for all! Spend some time thanking Him for the example of blessing, breaking, and giving, and ask Him to weave these same characteristics into your own life.
Imagine for a moment the pure joy the disciples must have had when God opened their eyes and they reazlied that they were sharing a meal with Jesus in His resurrected body!
Suggested Prayer: God, keep my eyes opened so that I can see Jesus. Do not allow doubt and discouragement to keep me from seeing the glory of Jesus Christ. May praise ever leave my lips! Amen.
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