On the Road to Emmaus – ~1310 – Duccio (1260–1318)
They were a little reluctant to believe.
And why not? The prophesy of the Messiah rising from the dead was something they knew would happen, but were they supposed to believe it was happening right before them?
Jesus called the two on the road to Emmaus foolish for doubting. (Luke 24:25) They had been taught this stuff all their life. They knew he was out there teaching and doing miracles. They knew this was all supposed to happen just like it did.
Even for his disciples, it was a lot to take in.
Sometimes we are reluctant like that. We read and study the Bible, learn what God can do for us, receive his blessings – and then doubt.
- We are reluctant to pray for what we really need.
- We are amazed when the prayers are answered.
- We are reluctant to pray the next time we are in need.
And so the cycle goes.
A little faith goes a long way. (Luke 17:6) Take what you have by nurturing it through study (Romans 10:17) and use it to do great things for the Lord. (Hebrews 11:6)
April 29, 2014
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