The resurrection of Jesus is not only a moment in history. Walking With the Risen Savior, it is a living reality that meets us on the road of confusion, disappointment, and doubt. Luke 24:13–35 gives one of the most intimate encounters with the risen Christ as two disciples walk toward Emmaus, unaware that the Savior Himself has joined them.
📖 “21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us.They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”
25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself Luke 24:21–27 (NIV)
This powerful encounter shows us what Jesus continues to do for every believer:
The disciples were heartbroken, confused, and certain things had gone wrong — and yet Jesus was already beside them.
Today, He still meets His followers in their discouragement and doubt.
Before their eyes were opened, their hearts were opened.
Jesus used the Word to show how every prophecy pointed to Him.
Understanding increases when the Word is illuminated by the presence of Christ.
The moment Jesus broke bread, they recognized Him.
It is often in communion, slow reflection, worship, or fellowship that Jesus becomes clearer to us.
Once they understood who He was, they immediately returned to Jerusalem.
True encounters with Jesus turn sorrow into passion and silence into testimony.
✓ It reassures us that Jesus seeks us out even when we are spiritually blind.
✓ It reminds us that Scripture is the key to understanding God’s plan of redemption.
✓ It teaches that discouragement is not the end of the story — resurrection is.
✓ It encourages us to share the good news once Christ reveals Himself to us.
Walk with Jesus daily – Invite Him into your doubts, questions, and disappointments.
Search the Scriptures – Let the Word reveal Christ from Genesis to Revelation.
Stay in fellowship – Jesus often reveals Himself among believers.
Share what God has shown you – Your testimony can reignite someone else’s faith.
Luke 24:13–35 is a reminder that Jesus is not distant — He is the risen Lord who walks beside us, speaks to us through the Scriptures, opens our eyes in fellowship, and sends us out with burning hearts to proclaim the truth.
✨ He still meets us on the road, still opens the Scriptures, and still reveals Himself to those who seek Him.
