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JESUS (8 of 8) ON EMMAUS ROAD

All that took place that crucifixion day  seems so grim.

In retrospect we thought everything good had died

but now we have hope because of Him.

On the road from Golgotha to Emmaus

Jesus’ followers and friends start to walk.

Being careful not to be recognized, Jesus asked,

“As you walk to Emmaus,  about what subjects do you talk?”

The reply, “Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem?”

The one who would redeem Israel has been crucified.

Their hope had always been that Jesus was the one

but now all hope seemed gone because Jesus had died.

“How foolish you are and slow to believe.”

Jesus chides them for not believing and being so dire.

Step by step, verse by verse, He extinguishes

the sadness in their hearts and rekindles the salvation fire.

Jesus starts to walk ahead and over the hill

but they like what they hear and beg Him to stay.

This stranger is their Savior and as soon as the recognize Jesus

He vanishes in a strange way.

Seeing Jesus for just that short moment

gave them hope and ended their grieving.

Sadness and loneliness quickly disappeared.

MY PRAYER

Whatever pain I may endure is nothing

compared to the tortures begun at Gethsemane.

Dear God, help me clear up all the confusion in my life.

Help me appreciate the depths of Your love for me.

I wish I could have been with you Jesus during the time of Your suffering

just as You are now with me during my time of need.

I could not dry even one single tear for you nor help carry your cross

but thanks for planting into my heart a “love seed”.

“Love thy neighbor as thy self.” “Love one another as I have loved you.”

The example and the lessons were all there.

Jesus is the best example the world ever knew.

I never got to feel the pain of the crown of thorns.

I forget to say thanks for the blood You did spill.

The thorns and nails I have known are insignificant.

I regret I could not have helped you carry

that heavy cross up to Golgotha Hill.

The road to Emmaus is straight and narrow.

Thanks for the love You send.

After reliving the horrors of Golgotha,

we can now travel a road that will never end.

Thank you, Jesus. Amen.

Richard E. Funnell