“And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Eph. 5:2 (ESV)

Greetings Everyone!

As a child, I remember my brothers and I would sit in the den and talk to each other about random things that kids usually talk about. However, one day, my brothers and I whispered because we didn’t want our mother to hear us. So, you already know what happened next. My mother stood in the doorway and asked, “What are y’all talking about?” The correct response would be to tell her the truth. As children, we answered, “Nothing.” This reminded me of Christ doing the same thing, but His question was, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” Luke 24:17 (ESV) Can you imagine Christ concealing himself to you and asking you that question? Would you tell a random stranger what is troubling you? Well, two men did (Luke 24:13).

They were bothered about what happened to Christ and even sad (Luke 24:17), so Jesus asked them, “What Things?” (Luke 24:14-19a). When you talk to Jesus, He asks, “What is going on?” He wants to know what is truly going on in your life that causes you to feel like you cannot come to Him. So, you can imagine how Christ's disciples (followers or pupils) couldn’t wait to share what was on their hearts. They said, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death and crucified him (Luke 24:19b-21, ESV).” After they shared more with Him, Christ responded, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory (Luke 24:25-26, ESV)?” Christ continued by sharing the scriptures with them. Christ also wants to share them with you once you open your heart and mind to Him.

Once we open our hearts and minds to Christ, we will be ready to allow Him to come into our lives. The two men did just that. They asked Christ to stay with them because it was getting late, and they sat at the table to eat (Luke 24:29-30a). But something happened: Christ took the bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them. Their eyes were open when they realized they were talking to Christ, and he disappeared (Luke 24:30b-31). Yes, Saints, they did not know they were talking to Christ the whole time! That is why this chapter is so essential for your spiritual formation. Christ is walking with you and wants to know what is troubling you. The Holy Spirit will place scriptures in your heart to encourage and give you peace. The two men knew in their hearts that there was something special about that man, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures (Luke 24:32, ESV)?”

Christ wants to know what is happening in our lives because you may have to step away from your security to step toward your destiny. Christ wanted to reassure the men that all of what they discussed had to happen for Christ to enter His glory. Christ is telling you not to be sad or disheartened because of the “things” in your life. To grow spiritually in Christ, you must experience life’s difficulties. Tell it all to God, no more hiding. Break down your strongholds so that you may see Jesus in His glory. So, what things do you need to tell Christ?