"Many of us have at times walked the Emmaus road, wondering where God is...when all along He walks beside us." — Randy Alcorn
Jesus is risen. He is alive. He defeated death, rescuing us from the consequences of our sin, forging a way for the lost to be found.
The resurrection of Jesus is the point at which the history of the world turns. No longer are we destined to travel alone. Jesus meets us on our journey. Through your pain and doubt, wrestling and wandering, he walks beside you—patiently waiting for you to open your heart and see that the Living God is ready to welcome you home.
Easter Sunday: On the Road to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-25
April 12, 2020 • Jon Thompson
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