Luke 24:33–35: So they rose up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of bread.
Two souls were left flaming in the dark at Emmaus. Jesus was gone, but they sensed his presence. Otherwise they would not have rushed from their table back to Jerusalem with their dynamic news. Sensible Palestinians did not travel lonely roads at night, for fear of thieves and muggers, but the two disciples could not keep their news to themselves. “They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, ‘It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.’ Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.” They would see Jesus again later that evening along with the rest of the apostolic band. But for now they were thrilled that Peter had seen Christ, and all were beginning to grasp the wonderful truth. This was the beginning of what would become the fellowship of burning hearts, a band that would bear potent witness of Christ to the entire known world. 1
Your Word is Truth
Can that joy of the first Resurrection Sunday be celebrated with the same hope every morning, as a child of God? In the morning is when we decide if we will live this day in faith and joy, or in fear and discouragement. We own our decision. Choose wisely.
And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Peter, then by the twelve. –1 Corinthians 15:4–5
You Alone are God
The fellowship of the burning hearts is a fellowship I never want to abandon. – TWEET IT
Your Will be Done
Lord, thank You for the loving way You love us to Yourself with lovingkindness.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1998). Luke: that you may know the truth. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
