Sunday, November 23, 2014

But their eyes were kept from recognizing him

They walked beside Jesus
our risen Lord and Savior
they were so close to him
but their eyes were kept
from recognizing him
as the heart of Pharaoh had been hardened
unable to discern God’s message
not believing God’s power

The were made blind
purposely unable to see Jesus
a stranger standing with them
walking on the road
not able to see Him
the Master, their Teacher,
the risen Son of God
but to them a stranger

Walking on the road
as they discussed the Passion
the anguish of these days
the despair they felt within them
needing His teaching
the Walk to Emmaus
needing to hear the ancient words
from the mouth of Jesus

They were unable to see Jesus
hearing Him as a stranger
And then suddenly their eyes were opened,
and they recognized him.
Given eyes to see Jesus
to be a witness
to share the risen Christ
our Lord and Savior.

They ran to share with others
the Good News of Christ

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edited November 23, 2014
But their eyes were kept from recognizing him

edited November 21, 2014
Given Eyes to See Jesus – v2
(merger of 2 poems)
November 21, 2014
Given Eyes to See Jesus
Luke 24:31
November 21, 2014
unable to see Jesus
November 21, 2014
walking beside Jesus
Luke 24:16
November 21, 2014
hearing the ancient words
November 21, 2014
not knowing what to expect
November 21, 2014
praying in the wee hours
November 21, 2014
listening first - 2
November 21, 2014
gathering in silence
November 21, 2014
praying for them in silence
Prayers for the Women’s Walk to Emmaus
Crossroads Walk to Emmaus of New England
Walk to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35
grace
love
Luke 15:11-32
Prodigal Son
Mark 10:17-31
The Parable of the Rich Man
(same template from 11/4/2012)

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