April 29

Judges 9:22-10:18; Luke 24:13-53; Psalm 100:1-5; Proverbs 14:11-12

After the Resurrection
In the New Testement reading today, we see some of the disciples walking along the road after the resurrection.

"13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him."

As if life had finally returned to normal, the "show" was over and it was time to go back to a life without Jesus. Does that ever happen to you and me? Do we ever forget the resurrection? Easter Sunday was a very big day for Hillcrest, the excitement, the new building and all the friends celebrating the new life of our church. But now it is after the resurrection. We may decide to go down the road again minding our own business, deciding that the show is over.

Friends, now is just the beginning. We should learn from the scriptures today that Jesus is ready to walk in a new life. He has defeated our enemy and now a new day has risen on the road. Let's follow the example in verses 30 and 31.

"30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight."

Let us give thanks, let our eyes be opened and let Him dwell among us today. I love the fact that as soon as they recognized that He was there with them He disappeared. I believe that was to remind them that His presence is always near, even when we don't see Him. Is He near you today?

Blessings,

Pastor David