Recognizing the risen Christ

 Scripture: Acts 2:14a, 36-41  • Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19  • 1 Peter 1:17-23  • Luke 24:13-35

As we read Luke's account of Cleopas and his friend on the Road to Emmaus, let us consider how we, like them, miss seeing the risen Christ. What blind spots do we have along the journeys of our lives which cause us to miss the fullness of the joy he brings, and the opportunity to welcome him into our lives. How often do we miss the opportunity to feed his sheep, and welcome the stranger.

In "Joy for the Journey: Reflections on the Walk to Emmaus," by Alyce M. McKenzie, among other things, she tells us Jesus is our companion on the way, but we do not recognize him.

I love Dan Clendenin's perspective, drawing on famous paintings, literature, and poetry in recognizing the risen Christ. Enjoy his Dinner at Emmaeus.

I believe the author of 1 Peter gives us the best way to avoid missing the presence of the Lord when he says "...love one another deeply from the heart."

What if we are disappointed when what we hoped for seems lost? Read Debie Thomas' "But We Had Hoped."