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There are a few things to notice today.
Firstly, the two disciples referred to Jesus as a prophet, and not the Messiah. They had thought he was going to be the one to redeem Israel, but just not in the way that Jesus did. In some ways they were disappointed, he hadn’t fulfilled their expectations of the Messiah. The truth is - he had, and in a way that was way more astonishing and amazing than their version of what they thought should have happened.
Secondly, did you notice their comment after they had realised it was Jesus? “Were not our hearts burning within us...?” Already the Holy Spirit was becoming active in a new and exciting way, showing them the truth of what had happened that weekend.
Take time today to bring to Jesus any ways that you feel disappointed. Recognise that he walks along with you, with his plan that he is working out being so much more amazing than we might realise at the moment. And recognise his Spirit in our hearts, burning with his prompting and revelation.
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection
of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who
suffered on the cross we may triumph
in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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