Contemplative Bible Reading

Luke 24:13-17 (New Living Translation)

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.

17 He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?”

They stopped short, sadness written across their faces.

On the day of his resurrection, Jesus joins two of His followers as they walk from Jerusalem to Emmaus. These two followers had sadness written across their faces.

How do you relate to people who are sad and discouraged? Jesus began walking with them. To walk with someone, you must do at least the following:

• Be next to the other person
• Face the same direction as the other person

Neither is a traditional teacher-to-student position. Neither is a traditional master-t0-underling position. Neither is typical of a I have something you need position.

God, help me to follow this example of Jesus as he walks with his followers.