January 26, 2023: Broken Bread and Opened Eyes

 “When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight.” (Luke 24:30–31, ESV)
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Isn’t it amazing that two men could walk with Jesus for a long way and not recognize Him? Isn’t it even more amazing that their hearts burned within them as He taught, yet they still did not recognize Him?  

I love Jesus! He kept himself concealed from them until they discovered: “It’s Jesus!” He waited until just the right time, the breaking of bread. When He broke the bread and gave it to them, their eyes were opened.  

Invite Jesus to your table. Jesus, as we break the bread today, open our eyes so that we might see you! Grant to us a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. (Eph 1:17) The moment was so simple yet so profound that the risen Son of God would graciously surprise them, then vanish. God, mark our hearts with a surprise from the Lord's table today.