On the Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35 ---- Encounter with Resurrected Jesus

It will be great when we have our first-hand meeting with our resurrected Saviour Jesus. It will be a very special experience. Now we can have, a spiritual meeting with Jesus anytime and anywhere.  Let not the easiness make it less valuable.  May we learn and treasure our daily meeting with Him through the Holy Spirit. 

Here are some lessons we can learn from others who had that first-hand experience.

Lessons:

• 1. First-Hand Witnesses of the Resurrection:
  • - We have credible testimonies of the resurrected Jesus from both the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and the eleven apostles in Jerusalem.
• 2. Nature of the Resurrected Body:
  • - The resurrected body of Jesus functions as before and more. It demonstrates abilities beyond normal human limitations, such as instantaneous travel and passing through walls.
• 3. Scriptural Enlightenment:
  • - Just as Jesus explained the Scriptures to the two disciples, we now have the Holy Spirit to enlighten us, helping us to understand and apply the Bible.
• 4. Approach to Bible Study:
  • - We should study the Bible with a heart of trust and belief. Truth is not afraid of being challenged, it is afraid of lack of interests. Critical thinking and faith can go hand-in-hand; questioning the Scriptures can lead to deeper understanding and stronger faith. Once doubts are addressed, we must believe and act on the truth.
• 5. Value of Good Fellowship:
  • - Good fellowship makes us want to extend our time together, as seen when the disciples urged Jesus to stay with them. If we feel the time is too long, the fellowship might not be meeting our spiritual needs. Good fellowship warms our hearts and strengthens our faith.
• 6. Significance of Holy Communion:
  • - The Holy Communion is a significant and powerful practice for Christians, symbolizing deep spiritual truths and the presence of Jesus among us.
• 7. Humility and Accomplishment:
  • - When our mission is accomplished, we should leave humbly without seeking credit or rewards, reflecting the wisdom of Lao Zi: "功成身退" (accomplish the task and then withdraw). Don't overstay your welcome.
• 8. Urgency in Sharing Good News:
  • - We should act quickly to share good news and spread joy. Just as the disciples hurried back to Jerusalem to share their encounter with Jesus, we too should not delay in spreading the joy of the gospel.