One of the thing I appreciate about the story of the Walk to Emmaus is how many ways we can be blind to the movement of Jesus in our lives. Until we recognize our own blinders and repent, it is hard to change our ways. But what can be even harder for us to recognize is how our blinders can effect other people.
When I explain my job as pastor to people I often say that part of my vocation is helping people see the whole picture, how what they see fits in with what others see. Often in life we are only concerned with our own lives, what is right in front of us. We can be quick to dismiss other people's concerns or experiences, which can lead them to lose faith in us as followers of Jesus.
Let us pray this week that our blinders about Christ will not only be removed so we can see Christ more clearly, but also so we can be better follower of Christ, sharing his love with the world around us in a tangible way.
(Reblog - May 2017)
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