Monday, April 13, 2026

Scripture

“They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’” Luke 24:32

Reflections

The Spirit opens ears and unleashes the power of the Word of God.

Earlier in the day, the tomb had been found to be empty.  Two disciples were walking along the road to Emmaus.  As they were walking, they were talking about what they had heard.  They were confused.  “How could it be that the tomb was empty?  What’s happening?”

Then Jesus then came alongside them and explained the things within the scriptures.  It was prophesied that the Messiah would die for the sins of humanity and be raised again.  When they heard it, “their hearts burned within them”.  They felt it in their gut.

Many have Bibles, the scriptures, in their homes but do not understand.  Words on a printed page can just be words on a printed page without the Spirit of Jesus Christ.  When the Spirit does come alongside, those words open up.  The words become God’s living Word.  The book becomes a story to be retold.  Lives are forever changed.

The disciples’ minds were opened by Jesus himself.  Now that the Spirit has been gifted to us, his followers, we become the ones God uses to help others understand.  Who is God calling you to come alongside?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank you for being raised from the dead.  Help me to notice those who walk life’s paths and are asking big questions.  Guide me, by your Spirit, to accompany them on their journey.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Luke 24:13-35