Emmaus

Today's Gospel (Luke 24:13-34) relates the tale of two of Jesus' disciples traveling to Emmaus.  One cannot help but wonder if they were getting out of Jerusalem due to fear of what might happen to them -- after all Jesus had just been put to death and the Sabbath prevented travel the day before.  They were "getting out of Dodge" while they could.

One even wonders why they even engaged in conversation with a stranger along the way, especially one who was ignorant of what had just taken place.  Fortunately for us, Luke recounts that famous "walk and talk" of Jesus and those two disciples. 

Can you imagine what it would have been like:  Jesus walking along with the two carefully interpreting the scriptures beginning with Moses all those verses that referred to him.  No wonder their hearts were burning!  And as soon as they recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread they literally "flew" back to Jerusalem -- a journey that initially had taken most of the day.

Today, spend some time with Jesus on that journey to Emmaus and listen as He speaks to your heart.