Love Drives Out Fear
Jesus, you walked with two disciples for seven miles and they didn't recognize you. You explained Scripture, answered questions, participated in ordinary conversation - and they had no idea who you were. Only when you broke bread did their eyes open. Only in familiar practice did recogniti
On Easter Sunday afternoon, two disciples walked from Jerusalem to Emmaus, a village about seven miles away. They were discussing the weekend's devastating events when Jesus joined them, but "they were kept from recognizing him" (Luke 24:16). This is stunning - the risen Christ walked besi
Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Every effort matters. Every faithful moment counts. Nothing you do for Me is wasted, even when you can't see results. Keep going.
Jesus, I'm in these forty days between your resurrection and ascension - the time you used to prove you were alive, teach about the kingdom, and prepare your disciples for what came next. You're doing the same for me, even though I live two thousand years later. Thank you that resurrectio