Year 7, Day 233: Luke 24

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We are not abandoned.  I think that is a great subpoint to Luke 24.  Of course, the great overarching point is that Jesus has conquered death and we too can follow in His path to eternal life with the Father.  In that great theme, we can see that we are not abandoned.

The women run to the tomb.  They are going to continue the work of caring for the dead body.  As we know, Jesus is not there.  No doubt they are confused and worried.  But they are not abandoned.  An angel is there to help them understand.  Angels are there to guide them towards the truth.  The women come seeking, and they find direction.

We also hear the witness of the men on the road to Emmaus.  The men are clearly sad.  They don’t understand what has happened.  They’ve clearly heard the witness of the women at the tomb.  They’ve even experienced Peter’s account.  Yet they are still struggling to understand.

Again, they are not alone.  Jesus comes to them.  He abides with them.  He walks with them and explains life to them.  He guides them and directs them into truth.  In their darkest hour, Jesus is with them still.

Of course, we have the familiar story of the disciples in the upper room.  They are still doubting, even after hearing the witness of the women and Peter.  These are the people that Jesus taught for several years.  Yet, even in the midst of their doubt Jesus does not abandon them.  He doesn’t hold it against them.  As with all the other groups, He does chastise them and remind them that they were taught what to expect.  But He doesn’t abandon them.  He continues to be with them, teaching them and guiding them.

I love this part of the story.  God’s will is accomplished.  Death is defeated.  Even when His human disciples are struggling, Jesus comes and helps them out. What a great example of a mature person in the faith!

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