Is There Any Hope?
In today's reading of Luke 24:13-53, we see two disciples that had lost all hope. They were hoping that Jesus would be the one to redeem Israel-see v.21. In other words, they were looking for a political Messiah. But what they didn't understand was that Jesus' death offered the greatest hope available. And Jesus would come along side of them to give them hope. Are you walking down a road of despair today? Have all your hopes and dreams been dashed by trials and tragedy? What are you to do? Do this. Focus on Jesus and understand these four things:
1. He Is The Christ That Walks With You v.15
These two disciples are so focused on their problems and disappointments, that they don't even recognize Jesus. And to make matters worse, they were walking in the wrong direction. They were walking away from the fellowship of believers in Jerusalem. Oh my friend if you're walking down a road of no hope, don't walk away from church. Don't walk away from the fellowship of believers. Lift up your eyes and see that Jesus is there with you all the way.
2. He Is The Christ That Talks To You v.17ff
The reason He wants to join you on your journey is so that He can communicate with you, talk with you. Notice where Jesus speaks the loudest--v.25-27. Where? The Scriptures. In fact, that is what caused their hearts to burn. Jesus wants to talk to you each and every day through His Word. God walks down these troubled roads of life with us because He wants to talk to us. But we've got to open up His Word and listen.
3. He Is The Christ That Cares For You v.17-25
Notice the question He asked: Why are you so sad? Jesus knew why, but He wanted them to tell Him. You see, Jesus walks with us in order to talk with us, in order to show us that He cares for us. Jesus knew what they were sad about, but He wanted them to tell Him, just as Jesus desires that we bring all our burdens to Him and cast all our cares upon Him. My friends, whatever it is, take it to the Lord in prayer.
4. He Is The Christ That Ignites You v.32
Jesus wants you to see that He is walking with you, no matter what road you're on, in order that He can talk with you, in order that He can show that He cares for you, in order that He'll set your heart on fire and you'll turn and run towards Him! You see, Jesus will change the direction of your life today, if you'll let Him. He wants to set your heart on fire for Him. Will you let Him?
1. He Is The Christ That Walks With You v.15
These two disciples are so focused on their problems and disappointments, that they don't even recognize Jesus. And to make matters worse, they were walking in the wrong direction. They were walking away from the fellowship of believers in Jerusalem. Oh my friend if you're walking down a road of no hope, don't walk away from church. Don't walk away from the fellowship of believers. Lift up your eyes and see that Jesus is there with you all the way.
2. He Is The Christ That Talks To You v.17ff
The reason He wants to join you on your journey is so that He can communicate with you, talk with you. Notice where Jesus speaks the loudest--v.25-27. Where? The Scriptures. In fact, that is what caused their hearts to burn. Jesus wants to talk to you each and every day through His Word. God walks down these troubled roads of life with us because He wants to talk to us. But we've got to open up His Word and listen.
3. He Is The Christ That Cares For You v.17-25
Notice the question He asked: Why are you so sad? Jesus knew why, but He wanted them to tell Him. You see, Jesus walks with us in order to talk with us, in order to show us that He cares for us. Jesus knew what they were sad about, but He wanted them to tell Him, just as Jesus desires that we bring all our burdens to Him and cast all our cares upon Him. My friends, whatever it is, take it to the Lord in prayer.
4. He Is The Christ That Ignites You v.32
Jesus wants you to see that He is walking with you, no matter what road you're on, in order that He can talk with you, in order that He can show that He cares for you, in order that He'll set your heart on fire and you'll turn and run towards Him! You see, Jesus will change the direction of your life today, if you'll let Him. He wants to set your heart on fire for Him. Will you let Him?
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