Recognize God

April 28, 2014 Monday Message:

“When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.” (Luke 24:30-31a ESV)

Walking on the road to Emmaus is like our walk through this life. Jesus can be near, rescuing us from situations and opening our eyes to the truth, but we may not always recognize him.

Perhaps the problem is that we’re caught up in the ways of the world – or perhaps we think that by ourselves we can handle all the problems that confront us. We’re proud - we don’t want to ask for help. We don’t want to get out of the driver’s seat long enough to let God do his God-thing.

But eventually you’ll step aside, and then notice some kind of miracle. Some situation will magically turn around. People will be radically transformed, sin and addictions will be left behind, things will be better and there’s no logical reason for it all. Yikes! – You’ve been rescued!

When I see really good things happen for which there is no human explanation, I credit God. We are his children, and as a proud parent, he’ll do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. We may not recognize him at first, but when he takes the bread and blesses it, you’ll know that your redeemer lives.

Remember to say, “Thanks!”

Norton Lawellin

Let’s worship together – We’ve completed our 2-year study of Luke, so this Sunday we’ll move into Acts. Think of it as Dr. Luke, chapter 2. Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) meets every Sunday, at 10:30am, in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. See you there!