Episode 229: Luke 24

Today's meditation is on Luke Chapter 24

I try to imagine being one of the women who went to the tomb early that Sunday morning. Expecting to anoint Jesus' lifeless body with spices, only to find the stone rolled away from the entrance of an empty tomb.

I can imagine the confusion compounded with grief. Even though he said he would rise again... even though they had witnessed many miracles during his ministry on earth... 

And suddenly two men appear clothed in dazzling robes. I'm sure I would have fallen on my face before them terrified too. 

Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? I serve a risen savior. I serve a living God. He conquered death and the grave.

I can only imagine the excitement as they ran to tell the disciples what had happened. Only to be met with disbelief. 

Then Jesus himself appeared to two of his followers walking along the road and they didn't recognize him. They told him everything that had happened, the crucifixion, the resurrection. 

I would like to think I would have recognized him. I would like to think I would have believed. Why do we find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures? Everything was clearly predicted... from his birth, to everything he would suffer, to his death on the cross, to his resurrection and entering into his glory. 

Oh, to have been there as Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

My eyes have been opened, and I recognize him throughout scripture and in my life today. My heart burns within me as I study God's Word. He has given me peace and given me faith that is stronger than any doubt that may come. 

I am filled with joy and wonder. He has opened my mind to understand the Scriptures. And he has commissioned me to proclaim his message in the authority of his name to all nations. There is forgiveness for all who repent. And he has sent the Holy Spirit, just as Father God promised. Holy Spirit has filled me with power from heaven. I have been blessed beyond measure. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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