Devotion:
Read Luke 24:28-31.
Emmaus is about seven miles from Jerusalem. This means these two men, now three with Jesus, have likely been walking and talking for a couple of hours. By the time they get to their home, it’s evening, and so Cleopas and his companion urge Jesus to stay with them because it’s not safe to be on the roads at night. They still don’t recognize Jesus, but they are grateful for his insight and companionship. They had enjoyed his explanation of some of the scriptures which revealed light to them of the bigger God story. Jesus stays with them.
And then comes the familiar part that we know. As they sat at the table, Luke writes, Jesus “took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.” Do you remember where you heard these words before? They are nearly identical to Luke’s description of the Last Supper and are the words that now comprise a part of our celebration of communion. And all of a sudden, as Jesus again presides over the breaking of bread with them, the eyes of Cleopas and his companion are opened, they recognize Jesus, and then he vanishes. These two men needed to see God's plan of redemption. Before we are Christians, the events surrounding Jesus' life are mere historical facts with no real implication or impact. But when we became Christians, these things take a different meaning and light, and become meaningful.
Personal Worship Option:
This Sunday as we celebrate Holy Communion in our worship services, reflect on the disciples seeing Jesus alive after the resurrection and how we remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us as we partake in the Lord’s Supper.
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