ON THE ROAD

Luke 24:32

And they said to one another, "Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?".

Luke 24:32, NKJV

Do our hearts burn when Jesus speaks? Does it burn with conviction, but more often, does it burn as having been affected by a supernatural influence? Have we known a series of life-changing moments when the heavens opened, and all became clear?

On the very day that the tomb of Jesus was found empty by Mary Magdalene, two men walked from Jerusalem to Emmaus. Both were disciples of Jesus and in a deep discussion about the report that Jesus was alive. Incredulous, they couldn't imagine it was true. At that moment, Jesus appeared and walked with them, although they didn't recognize Him. He challenged their unbelief about the resurrection and began to remind them of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's life, death, and rise to glory. His words were so dynamic that when it was time to leave them, they begged Jesus to stay longer. Later, when He broke bread with them, their eyes were opened, and He disappeared from their sight. Then they had this conversation: "We should have known. Didn't our hearts burn within us as He walked with us?"

When Jesus speaks, His words are potent. I'm stunned. A bit dissociated, unable to connect with the mundane, sleepless nights due to the excitement I feel. Voraciously hungry for more. Convicted of my sin. More alive than I’ve ever been. Wordless to describe the experience. This is the after effect of hearing the Rabbi's voice. Like the old hymn, "He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own."

Any given day could be an "Emmaus Road" day. There are seasons of revelation. Sometimes Jesus gives us an "open heaven" day, and other times He is silent. We must live off the memories of His last visit. But one thing is for sure, His words bring physical, emotional, and spiritual impact. King David knew it when he said: "My heart grew hot within me, while I meditated, the fire burned" (Ps. 39:3). What is the most important spiritual skill we can cultivate?

To hear the voice of God. If we live the breadth of our Christian life trying to model the principles of the Bible as if it were a self-help book, not only will it not be exciting, but it also won't sustain us when storms hit. We are to feast on true companionship. I’m praying that we will have a "burning moment" today, a supernatural appointment with the Spirit of God.

Let's set our hearts in listening mode. Do our hearts burn within us as we read His Word? Ask Jesus to walk with you and help you be a passionate witness for His sake!!!

Father, thank You for this day and the breath of Your Word that makes our hearts burn for You. Lord, open the floodgates of heaven, and let Your abundant blessings flow over us and our family. Risen Lord, thank You for walking with us each day and hosting us at Your table. Lord, rekindle our faith that Your light may shine in us today. Lord, bring to mind scriptures today that You want us to have. Help us understand them, believe them, and to let them change our life. Walk with us today, Lord Jesus. Lord, use us to share the grace of the gospel to all who cross our path today.

Father, we love You. Amen !