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Abide With Us by OLAADEGBU(m): 4:59pm On Oct 11, 2010
"Abide With Us"

TEXT: Luke 24:14-35

"But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them" (Luke 24:29).

Some people have had encounters with angels of God without knowing. When Abraham had some special visitors, he never knew they were from God. Their manner of discussion revealed their nature.

In our text today, the two disciples on their journey to the city of Emmaus were oblivious of the nature of the man that joined them on the way. Discussions were to later reveal to them that he was the risen Christ. The disciples were engaged in a good discussion that had eternal value. They were ruminating over the events of the last few days in Jerusalem. Their hearts went out to the Son of God who was unjustly crucified. They were in a confused state as to what would be the outcome of all the injustices. Even when Jesus feigned ignorance of the topic of discussion and Cleopas had to ask him, "Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem and hast not known the things which are come to pass in these days?", they were very cautious in their utterances without being abusive to the powers that be.

Their disposition drew Jesus closer to them and He began to expound the scriptures to them. The passage tells us that their eyes were opened after Jesus had broken bread with them. In our society, there are developments that elicit daily comments. As believers, how do we run our commentaries? How do we react when we are unjustly treated? Do we speak like unbelievers in matters that require intercession?

The usual thing could have been for the disciples to begin to curse and swear because their Lord was unjustly treated. Yet, they kept their cool because they were fully persuaded that the scriptures must be fulfilled.

Many believers miss their blessings owing to wrong attitudes. If the two disciples had delved into name-calling and other carnal manifestations, they would have missed the rare opportunity of being with the resurrected Christ. Prepare, you may be privileged to host the Lord today. He can abide with you today if your heart and life are so prepared.

Thought for the day: "A truly holy life commands a gracious closer walk with God"

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