{"id":2044,"date":"2017-08-08T23:29:24","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T21:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/?p=2044"},"modified":"2017-08-10T08:16:04","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T06:16:04","slug":"to-emmaus-and-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2017\/08\/08\/to-emmaus-and-back\/","title":{"rendered":"To Emmaus and back"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/p>\n

For the full story, read Luke 24:13-49<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Here is a summary, with some prayer prompts.<\/p>\n

Two of Jesus\u2019 disciples are headed for Emmaus, about 2 hours walking distance from Jerusalem. As they walk down this familiar stretch of road their conversation is coloured by a flood of mixed emotions. On the one hand they are reeling from the traumatic events in Jerusalem when their beloved Lord and Master was arrested and killed, and on the other hand there\u2019s the startling testimony of some of their female friends who claim they saw \u201ca vision of angels, who said Jesus was alive\u201d (Luke 24:23).<\/p>\n

Pray for vital relationships in your life to share the highs and lows with.<\/p>\n

Soon they too would have a startling testimony to share, thanks to a roadside encounter with the risen Lord, who gently but firmly puts them in the picture: \u201c\u2018How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?\u2019 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.\u201d (Luke 24:25-27)<\/p>\n

Pray for time and motivation to study the Scriptures, to get God\u2019s perspective and to make it your own.<\/p>\n

At this point, the disciples are completely unaware they are in conversation with Jesus, but their hearts are warmed by his words, and they invite him to stay the night, hungry for more. Later, at table, in the breaking of the bread, they realize they have been in the presence of Jesus, risen from the dead. They can\u2019t wait to tell the others, and head straight back to Jerusalem, where there is a further treat in store for them: They get to see the Risen Lord again when he appears to the whole assembly.<\/p>\n

Pray that your personal encounters with Jesus will be a blessing to the wider community.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/h3>\n

The hymn, Abide with me<\/em>, alludes to Luke 24:29: “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.”<\/p>\n

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
\nThe darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
\nWhen other helpers fail and comforts flee,
\nHelp of the helpless, O abide with me.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

by Henry Francis Lyte<\/p>\n

Emmaus Blessing<\/h3>\n

Already a blessing
\nin the walking<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\non the road<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\ndrawing near<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nin the listening<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nin the burning hearts<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nin the almost evening<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nin the staying<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nat the table<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nin the bread<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nin the breaking<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nfinally known<\/p>\n

already a blessing
\ngive us eyes<\/em><\/p>\n

already a blessing
\nlet us see.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014Jan Richardson
\nfrom paintedprayerbook.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n

See also walk, run, soar<\/a>, especially the Millican\u2019s Meaningful Journeys<\/em> video (walk). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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