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Can't You See?

by Katy Foster 
05/12/17
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Can’t You See?

Two disciples walk down the road with Jesus, and don’t recognize Him (Luke 24:13-29).  How could they walk with the Savior that had just died for them three days before, and not recognize Him?  It seems that just His voice or presence alone would uncover their eyes.  Jesus was overjoyed to see two of His followers.  He even gave the men an Old Testament lesson, undoubtedly with joy and love in every word, yet, still unnoticed.  In defense for the two followers, Jesus did have one significant difference adorning Him – He defeated death. Consequently, things were different.

The disciples responded kindly to this “Stranger,” offering Jesus their home. Yet, even still, they did not see Him for some time.  They had other things on their mind.  Particularly the fact that God’s plan didn’t happen as they had planned themselves.  Now, they feared their own lives.  They had believed in Jesus, followed Him, had faith, which now seemed negated.  They were left with nothing to account for their faith.  Consequently, they were wrapped up in themselves, in their plans, in their problems, and in their own lives.  Just like His birth, there was no room for Jesus. 

I wander if an angel was tempted to stop them in the road and proclaim, “Open your eyes!  He is with you right now!”  Maybe slap them across the face a couple of times.  What if you were there, and could clearly see that these men were walking with Jesus.  What would you say to them?  Then, say those same words to yourself.  Perhaps when Jesus was walking with these men, He thought of this very moment with you.

“I am with you always.” Matthew 28:20NKJV

Katy Foster, from Flowery Branch, author of From a Boy to a Godly Man series.