When Their Story is Our Story
- T.J. Lucas
- May 1
- 2 min read
By Doug Wigginton
Scripture Reading: Luke 24:13-35
Now, that same day, two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, …They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them, but they were kept from recognizing him. —Luke 24:13-16
When we look deeply and honestly at our lives, it becomes clear that the story of the two disciples on their journey home closely resembles our own. Their experiences of grief, disappointment, doubt, and discouragement resonate strongly with our challenges. Like many of us, they lost their faith in someone they once believed in. With shattered expectations, they avoided places that might have sparked hope, ultimately missing the One walking right beside them.
Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way that can unsettle our sense of balance. Yet, it is in these critical moments that God makes His presence known. During our most trying times—whether from illness, hardship, or tragedy—God continually works to create 'a new thing' in our lives, surprising us with His presence and renewing our hope.
The incredible truth is that God's presence doesn't hinge on our complete confidence in Him. We don't need to be exceptionally moral or religious; we certainly don't have to worry about being 'good enough.' God reaches out to those who feel disappointment, doubt, discouragement, or brokenness, just as He did for the two disciples. He stands alongside the unfamiliar and the weary, even those who have given up and are retreating home. His love and acceptance are unconditional.
Let us pray with confidence for the vision to see and the spiritual insight to recognize the God who is both within and beside us. May we invite God to restore our sight, as He did for the men on their way to Emmaus, so we, too, can see and experience His presence.
Further Reading: Luke 24:13-35
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