Day 279 – On the journey to eternity, don’t walk it alone.
Today’s Reading: Luke 23 – John 1
Luke 24:12-16 “But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened. That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.”
At some point in life we will find ourselves on the road to Emmaus, the road of belief and disbelief. It’s a long road when we travel alone, but when we travel with other believers time seems to fly.
By choice and enjoyment I am a runner. Running alone can be soothing and freeing, but working out is a whole other monster for me. I hardly ever go to a gym, but if I do, it has to be for a class or with someone to tell me what to do. If I get tired or bored, there is a huge chance I will stop. However, when I workout with others, it’s much harder to stop because we encourage one another along.
On the journey to Emmaus, 2 disciples find themselves in a predicament of questioning their faith, trying to decide what is true. Out of nowhere, a man walks up to them (the resurrected Jesus), and starts questioning the men, asking for explanations. Then He begins to explain to them the Word of God.
Luke 24:25-27 “And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”
As Jesus spoke to the men, even though they didn’t recognize Him, their heart burned inside, and as He broke the bread and gave thanks they recognized Him and their faith was restored.
We all find ourselves in this position of questioning our beliefs or non-belief. If we do it alone, the likelihood of growing our faith or just believing is much more difficult, but if we walk the road with believers and open His Word to hear from Him our heart will stir and our faith will grow.
Running 2 Fly 