v. 36-43 Can you picture the disciples with their mouths hanging wide open. They just can't believe it. How gracious is Jesus to prepare them for belief with the testimony from the 2 men from Emaus. How gracious is He to physically appear to them by just appearing in the midst. How gracious is He for inviting them to touch and eating among them. How gracious is God to assist our unbelief. He takes us on baby steps as well. We should follow His example as we lead others to faith - baby steps are allowed by God!
v. 44-52 Can you see the disciples progression? They encountered Christ. He opened their minds to understanding the scriptures. They were told to wait for power from on high. Then they would preach Jesus name to all nations. (v. 47)
This is the pattern for any believer/church. We first encounter Christ and have our hearts understand the scriptures then the Father invites us to join his mission. The cool thing is we keep encountering Christ while on mission with him. The father loves to take us to work - he delights that his children would be busy about their father's business.
questions
1) Who is someone you need to take baby steps with in their faith?
2) Have you encountered Christ? Has your heart and mind been opened to the scriptures? Have you waited for power from on high? Have you joined your father's business?
prayer
Lord give us more of our patience to wait on you. Lord give us more of your Holy Spirit power to serve you. Raise up workers for the harvest
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