And They Went Back

Post crucifixion events are images of fear and grieve. We read in Luke chapter 24 about two disciples. They were heading towards Emmaus a village 11 km from Jerusalem.
They were going away from where they ought to be remained.
Maybe they were driving out by fear of death. We read in gospels, after the death of Jesus, all disciples were in fear. Jesus was walking with them.
But they could not recognize Jesus.
We read in verse 31 that their eyes were opened. When they saw Jesus breaking the bread, everything became clear.
They were about to take a rest. But when they see the broken bread immediately they left for Jerusalem.They were trying to save their lives by escaping from Jerusalem. Jerusalem was the most unsafe place for a disciple. The vision of the broken bread made them go back.
Jerusalem is the place of crucification of the self.
Many of us are running from Jerusalem. They were on the way of backsliding.
But still Jesus loves those who are in the way of backsliding. Many are heading towards Emmaus of false doctrines and worldly securities.
But the broken pieces of the bread ask them to go back.
Jerusalem is not only the place of the crucification. It is the place of resurrection also.
I believe those two were present in the upper room. They were two of those receive the glorious outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
By escaping from the opposition and afflictions, we are missing great blessings of God.
May God opens our eyes too. Let us allow the broken bread to do that.

Lesson 1
Jesus prefer to walk with backsliders.

Lesson 2
Backsliders are blind to see Jesus.

Lesson 3
Backsliders like to talk about the Gospel (events in Jerusalem)

Lesson 4
The vision of broken bread can open their eyes.