WALKING…
As they talked and discussed these things, Jesus Himself suddenly came and began walking with them.
Luke 24:15 (NLT)
Back in the 1980s, when malls were an epicenter of activity, many folks would show up in the mornings to walk. Groups of walkers would convene inside the mall as the stores were opening. Lots of chatter would occur as the malls came to life each day. Half an hour of walking, a cup of coffee at the food court, and then off to whatever the rest of the day had to offer. Relationships developed as people walked with one another and got to know each other as they exercised.
Luke 24 is an excellent example of how Jesus can bless a typical day in the simplest ways. Two men were walking on the road to Emmaus, discussing a life-changing topic: Jesus of Nazareth was crucified. Then Jesus appears and joins them on their walk. As the walk ends, the group stops to break bread together. Then, the men become aware that the stranger walking with them is Jesus. They’re delighted! They shared how their hearts burned within as they walked and talked with Jesus. Being with Jesus changed them. They were so inspired by their walk and talk that they returned to Jerusalem to tell the disciples. And it all started with a walk.
APPLICATION: If you can, invite some folks to walk around the loop here at Brookwood. Before walking, pray for the Lord to guide your time together and ask Him to be with you. Then, walk and talk with each other and see what develops. As you end your walk together, thank God for this time together.
PRAYER: Father, I am so thankful that You’re involved in the simple aspects of my life. Make me more aware of You and Your presence as I go through my day. Help me stop and talk with You as I recognize my heart burning within, just like the men on the road to Emmaus were aware of You. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?