Walk and Talk

I was reading from Luke recently about the two disciples that were walking down the road after Jesus' death. Luke says: "They were talking with each other about everything that had happened".

What a common activity: walking and talking.

How often do we discuss with our friends the happenings of the world and our lives? I know for me, and I'm sure for you, this is a daily occurrence.

In this story, "[a man] came up and walked along with them". He joined their conversation and asked "What are you discussing together as you walk along?" None of this is super strange or unimaginable. In fact, it's easy to think that if we were walking down a secluded dirt road and met some others, we would more than likely invite them to join us.
But, this story is different. Different because, the man who joins them isn't just anyone, it's Jesus.

The men did not know at first it was He, because they "were kept from recognizing him". They continued to walk and to tell "the man" about all the things that had recently occurred with Jesus of Nazareth. Later on, as the three ate together, the two disciples "eyes were opened and they recognized him".

Their reaction:

I think I would have reacted the same:

"How did I walk and talk with this man and not know it was my Savior, especially if my heart was burning?".

As we walk and talk today, let us pray for our hearts to burn more ferociously and for the knowledge to see our Savior in all people we meet on the road.

*Luke 24: 13-35