Walking with the Risen Savior

Luke 24:32 (ESV) - “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?”

Sometimes life leads us down roads of confusion and grief. The disciples on the road to Emmaus were burdened and broken. Jesus, their hope, had been crucified. Their expectations shattered. But even in their sorrow, Jesus drew near.

They didn’t recognise Him at first. Why? Because they didn’t expect a resurrection. Yet, Jesus walked with them anyway—listening, asking questions, and slowly unfolding the truth through Scripture.

Isn’t that just like Him? To meet us in our lowest moments. To walk beside us even when we don’t see Him. To patiently teach us and open our eyes.

Their confused hearts were challenged by Jesus’ words. “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe…” He wasn’t insulting them—He was awakening them. Through the Scriptures, Jesus showed that the cross was not a failure, but a fulfilment. He revealed Himself not by spectacle, but by the Word.

Then, in a simple moment—breaking bread—their eyes were opened. And they knew. Their sadness turned to joy. Their discouragement to burning passion. They couldn’t keep it to themselves—they ran back to Jerusalem to tell the others.

Maybe your heart feels confused today. Maybe you’re walking a lonely road. But Jesus is walking with you. Will you listen to Him? Will you let His Word speak? Let your heart burn again—not with confusion, but with clarity.

Prayer:

Risen Jesus, thank You for walking with me, even when I don’t recognise You. Open my eyes through Your Word. Set my heart on fire again. Help me to rise with faith and share the good news: You are alive! Amen.