Worship and Homage to the Living God

  There were two people walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus on the first day of the week after Jesus’ crucifixion and death. They were discussing the events of the past week as the resurrected Jesus joins them. They do not recognize Him, yet. (NASB) Luke 24:17- 18 “And He said to them, “What are these […]

Grief and Sorrow

(NASB) Luke 24:13-17 “And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles (about 11 km) from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place.” 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself approached and […]

Disappointments & Discouragements

(NASB) Luke 24:13-14 “And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles (about 11 km) from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place.”   Events beyond imagination had occurred and these two people were […]

Prayer of the Week

  The devotional focuses on two people walking to Emmaus this week.  They would be met by the risen Lord Jesus Christ.  When we have that intimate time with the LORD,  we could proclaim with the Psalmist: (NIV) Psalm 89:1-2 “I WILL sing of the LORD’S great love forever; with my mouth I will make […]

Undeniable Faith

(NIV) John 20:19-20   “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed […]

Indescribable Peace of God

(NIV) John 20:19-20   “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed […]

Incredible Truth

(NIV) John 20:19-20   “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed […]

Baseless Hope

(NIV) John 20:19-20   “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed […]

Tumultuous day

  Simon Peter and John, early in the morning, had run to the tomb and found it empty…Jesus’ body was not there, but the grave clothes were!   Mary Magdalene had come and told the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she gave them a message from Jesus Christ, “I am returning to My […]

Prayer of the Week

  Prayer based on the sure hope of the Lord Jesus Christ and His love: (NASB) Psalm 33:12-18 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people whom He has chosen for his own inheritance. 13 The LORD looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men; 14 From His dwelling place […]