Who is Walking Beside You?

N.T.#663 "Who is Walking Beside You?"

Oct. 31, 2025 

Luke 24-Part 3 

LET IT GLOW

Ever felt like you were walking alone in this weary world? Is your heart broken and your dreams shattered? You are not alone.

He tried to make sense of it all. Initially, the disciples disbelieved the women's testimony. Yet, it prompted Peter and John to run to the tomb if it was true.  Was Jesus alive and not in the tomb? John outran Peter and arrived first, looked inside but didn't go in.  Peter had to see for himself. Sure enough, Peter saw nothing there except the linen cloths that had wrapped Jesus' body. The headband was folded and lying in a separate place from the rest of the grave clothes. It was obvious that Jesus' body had not been stolen. John believed. Jesus' teachings about His resurrection began to dawn on them. Their sight now turned to faith as they realized Christ had risen again from the dead. (John 20:3-8)

 What were the reactions at the empty tomb?

• The women trembled and were amazed at what took place at the tomb. (Mark 16:8) 
• The women departed quickly with fear and great joy.(Matt. 28:8)
• Mary was weeping when Jesus appeared to her. (John 20:13) You can read their conversation found in the same passage.

What is your reaction that the tomb of Jesus' was empty on the third day? Belief or disbelief?

LET IT GROW

What happened next that Luke records I consider funny.

• Jesus joins two people walking on the road to the village of Emmaus. It was located 7-8 miles northwest of Jerusalem. It could have taken 2-3 hours to walk that distance. 
• It is possible that the two people were Cleopas and his wife Mary. We usually consider the two were men. The two were discussing the current events. 
• They did not know it was Jesus whom they encountered. Some say it was their unbelief that prevented them from recognizing him.
• He asked what occurred to cause the two to be sad. (verse 17)
• Cleopas asked Jesus if he were a stranger and did not know what had happened in Jerusalem.(verse 18)
• The chief priests and rulers delivered Jeus to be crucified. Jesus of Nazareth was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people. (verse 19-20)
• Cleopas went on to say they had trusted/hoped Jesus was the one to redeem Israel from the Roman rule and set the free.; besides all this, today is the third day since these things were done. (verse 21)
• Certain women were astonished when they found not his body; they saw angles who told them He was alive.(verse 23)

People had put all of their eggs in the Jesus basket. But their dreams had been destroyed; their hearts had been broken. Those two didn't know where Jesus was. Here they were complaining to the very man they were looking for! He was walking along side them all along. (Tony Evans)

Friend, do you feel Jesus has left you? Take heart, for He is there, only a prayer away. Talk to Jesus. He listens to our troubles, confusion, broken heart, and shattered dreams.

He is the One who can heal you.

LET IT GO

Thank You Jesus that You walk and talk with us along our life's journey.

Heal our broken hearts and shattered dreams.

To You be the glory forever and ever.