Seeing with Burning Hearts
While on the road to Emmaus, the two disciples were walking, debating all that had been taking place about Jesus. A man approached them and they explained to him all that had took place. The man, who is really Jesus, was unrecognizable to the disciples. This was so maybe because they did not see with the eyes of faith. They were perhaps discussing whether the things that had happened could possibly be true and if so, what it all meant. Jesus said to them, " Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke ." Their hearts were not moved to believe - yet. After saying this, Jesus began to explain all that the prophets had prophesied about Him. In the midst of our unbelief and slow of heart, Jesus accompanies us and teaches us. As they approached Emmaus, they asked Jesus to stay with them. Jesus agreed and followed them to their home. "Stay with us." The disciples asked, and Jesus wil...