Today, we finish up the four gospels and tomorrow we will begin reading the Acts of the Apostles.
This passage in Luke contains one of my favorite stories – the two followers of Jesus who are walking toward the village of Emmaus. Luke tells us this village is seven miles from Jerusalem. You can imagine their conversation – “talking about everything that had happened.” Jesus himself “suddenly” comes along and begins walking with them. “But God kept them from recognizing him.” Why do you suppose God did this?
Jesus, who always knows the exact question to ask, asks them what they are talking about so intently. Cleopas is astounded and tells Jesus he must be the only person who hasn’t heard about all that had happened there in the last few days.
Eventually, Jesus takes them through the Scriptures and explains which ones referred to the Messiah. Convincing Jesus to stay the night in Emmaus, the break bread together and it is at that point they realize who they are entertaining. Jesus then disappears. This encounter convinces them that the Lord has really risen.
One of my favorite Southern gospel songs is “On the Road to Emmaus” sung by the Steeles. If you have a moment, please listen to it on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHLutfyIC6Q
Tomorrow, we’ll read Acts 1 – 3.
Until next time…
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