Saturday, November 29, 2014

Given Eyes to See Jesus – v4

The scripture doesn’t say why, but it is clear
it was not a mistake
they were purposely unable
unable to see Jesus
to them a stranger standing with them
walking on the road
not able to see Him
their 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
that He had died on the cross
(and not yet believing He is Risen).

They needed His teaching
His walk through the Law
through each of the Prophets
every word of scripture foretelling His coming,
His suffering, His rising from the grave
they needed the Walk to Emmaus
needing to hear the ancient words
from the mouth of Jesus
unable to see Jesus
hearing Him as a stranger;
Given eyes to see Jesus
to be a witness, suddenly,
to share the risen Jesus,
our Lord and Savior,
to run to share with others
the Good News of Christ

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edited November 29, 2014
Given Eyes to See Jesus – v4

(editing version 2)
edited November 24, 2014
Given Eyes to See Jesus – v3
(editing version 2)
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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