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Responding to the Cross… Kneel

Peter Neilson April 20, 2026 0 0
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Luke 24: 27-32 (NIV-UK)

27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going further. 29 But they urged him strongly, ‘Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them.

30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognised him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?’

“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road, and opened the Scriptures to us?”

Yesterday, the words of Peter “cut to the heart”. Today, the words of Jesus burn in the heart. He has spoken of how Messiah had to suffer to enter into his glory. Jesus had reframed their weekend of devastation within the larger story of God’s deeper purpose, and hope was rising.

I think I know what they meant. God’s word in Scripture has often surprised me with its mysterious sense of immediacy, of being addressed by Another. Something inside shifts. I sit up internally, coming to attention. A new way of seeinx g is given, a new trust is born and new direction is required.

These are meagre hints of what those two disciples experienced. The cruel Cross had been transformed into a gateway to glory for Messiah and for Messiah’s people. Around a kitchen table bread is broken by resurrected hands and spills glory over them and us.

 

Prayer:

 

As we walk our road today, walk with us, Lord.

As we puzzle life’s questions today, speak your word of truth, Lord.

As we gather round tables at home and work, reveal Yourself among us, Lord.

As we walk alongside the troubled, give us listening ears, Lord.

As we enter into their confusion, may Your Story bring comfort, Lord.

Above all, stay with us, Lord. AMEN