Emmaus Eyes

As two of Jesus' disciples, who were not part of the twelve closest, returned home to Emmaus from Jerusalem, it's clear they have heard about the empty tomb but they can not fathom the resurrection. While walking, a stranger joins them on the road and asks what they are discussing.

19 “What things?”he asked.

“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” (Luke 24:19-24)

The stranger then began to explain the scriptures to them, including how the Messiah had to suffer, and as they arrived home they invited him to stay with them.

30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. (Luke 24:30-31)

We are invited to see Jesus in those we meet each day, and we are challenged to let others see, hear, and know the Jesus in us.

6 There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O LORD!" (Psalm 4:6)