Don't I know you from somewhere?

Wednesday April 9th, Luke 24: 13 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. 16 But God kept them from recognizing him. In our walks in life, Jesus also comes and walks with us. We don’t often recognize him. He usually looks like someone we know or someone we work with. Often there is something about this person that draws us to them. Sometimes it is a need or perhaps just someone to talk to. Sometimes it is just being there. Just the two of you, on the road or on the job or at the gym or school, walking and talking about nothing in particular, and yet you sense something going on. What is going on most likely is that Jesus has already been there and the other person is waiting for you to speak the words they have been longing to hear, “the Kingdom is near.” It might not be those exact words, it might be so simple as, “do you want some cream for your coffee?” but you both know somehow it is about the kingdom. Now is the time to mention worship and invite. It is not up to you to talk the person into wanting to hear more about where you worship, Jesus has already been there and set the stage. Showing up and announcing the kingdom is your job, however it happens.