Their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.
—Luke 24:31

Thought Of The Day...
The disciples had been with Jesus for three years. They had sat at his feet and seen him as their Teacher. They had followed his instructions as their Lord and Master. Jesus was also their Friend, and they loved sharing their hearts with him. But, as Henri Nouwen puts it, “His body and blood and their body and blood had not yet become one.”
Now, after his resurrection, Jesus broke bread with two of his followers, and this brought their relationship to a whole new level. Jesus showed them the way by going before them and opening up a whole new realm as he explained his mission, God’s redemption plan for sinners, as told throughout the Scriptures.
As Jesus gave them the bread, they recognized him. They realized that their Lord, Master, Teacher, and Friend was with them again. He was alive! The Lord Jesus had risen from the dead!
This revelation brought them to their feet. They returned to Jerusalem to tell their story, and they found the other disciples saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen …”
The reality of Christ’s resurrection brings the community of faith together to celebrate the one who walks with us and now lives within us.

Prayer...
Lord Jesus, We come to you with humble hearts, asking for your presence to be revealed to us. As we reflect on Luke 24:31, we pray that you would open our eyes to see you in all your glory and goodness.

We acknowledge that there may be barriers in our lives that are hindering our relationship with you. We ask for your grace and mercy to break through these barriers and draw us closer to you.

Lord, use us for the sake of your kingdom. Help us to be your hands and feet in this broken world, bringing hope, love, and healing to those around us. Give us the courage to share your message of salvation with others, even when it may be difficult.

We surrender our lives to you, Lord, and ask that you guide and direct us as we seek to do your will. May our eyes always be fixed on you, knowing that with you, all things are possible.

We pray all of this in the precious name of Jesus, Amen.