Scripture: Luke 24:13-16
Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
Thought for the Day: A lot of folks are ready to pack-up Easter the day after, a lot like Christmas. I understand the desire to look toward May Day, but the Christian Calendar has us in the Season of Eastertide until Pentecost (June 9). There are plenty of stories, both scriptural and within tradition, describing encounters people had with the resurrected Jesus. May this Season provide you more than a single day of, “Hosannas and Hallelujahs!” Seek the living presence of Christ in your life and in the world every day.
Prayer: Make yourself known, Lord Jesus! Open my heart to your presence this day, a presence that embraces me with love and calls me to live that love in the world. Amen.
