Hearts on Fire
Scripture: Luke 24:13–35
After the crucifixion, two disciples walked the road to Emmaus, confused and heartbroken. They couldn’t make sense of the tragedy they had witnessed. Yet as they seriously sought to understand, Jesus Himself drew near and walked with them. In their confusion, He met them. And He still meets us today.
Because of the resurrection, we don’t serve a distant or dead god—we serve a risen Savior who encounters us personally. Rather than brushing off life’s confusion or disappointment, we are invited to seek understanding through Him. Jesus desires to walk with us in our questions, and as we open our hearts, He opens the Scriptures to us.
This moment on the road is also the fulfillment of Emmanuel—God with us. The resurrection is more than a miracle; it is an invitation to a life-giving relationship with Jesus. He doesn’t just walk beside us—He ignites our hearts from within. Just as the disciples said, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us…?”, so He longs to set our lives ablaze with joy, clarity, and purpose.
Following Jesus isn’t about dry religion—it’s about walking with a living Savior. Seek to know Him more deeply. As you read the Word and pray, invite Jesus into your moments of doubt, grief, or confusion. He still reveals Himself to those who earnestly seek Him.
Practical Applications:
Take 10 minutes today to walk or sit quietly and talk to Jesus about anything you don’t understand or are struggling with.
Read Luke 24:13–35 slowly, imagining yourself in the story. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you see what He wants you to see.
Start a journal of moments when you feel Jesus has “walked with you”—times of unexpected peace, clarity, or hope.
Closing Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for being alive and present. Just as You encountered the disciples on the road, meet me in my questions, confusion, and pain. Walk with me, speak to me through Your Word, and ignite my heart with passion for You. I don’t want empty religion—I want to truly know You. Fill my life with Your living hope, unspeakable joy, and peace that passes all understanding. In Your name I pray, amen.
