EGF - Day 2
Day 2
Encountering God Through Scripture
"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?'" - Luke 24:32
In this powerful moment from the Gospel of Luke, we find two disciples walking the road to Emmaus following the crucifixion. Their hearts are heavy with grief and confusion. Jesus has died, and with him, it seemed their hopes had died too. As they walk, discussing these devastating events, a stranger joins them - Jesus himself, though they do not recognize him. What follows is one of the most beautiful portraits of encountering God through Scripture. As they walk, Jesus begins to explain the Scriptures to them, starting with Moses and working through the prophets, showing how they all pointed to him. Though their eyes were kept from recognizing his physical presence, something profound was happening within them.
Later, reflecting on this encounter, they ask each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Their hearts burned within them as the Word illuminated the Word.
This burning of the heart represents the transformative power of Scripture when the Holy Spirit breathes life into it. It wasn't merely intellectual understanding that stirred within them, but a deep, soul-awakening recognition. The Scriptures they had known all their lives suddenly came alive with new meaning.
In our own spiritual journeys, we too walk roads of confusion, disappointment, and uncertainty. Like the disciples, we may feel that God is distant or unrecognizable in our circumstances. Yet Christ walks beside us, often unrecognized, speaking through his Word.
When we approach Scripture with open hearts, expecting to encounter the living God, something miraculous happens. The ancient words become a present reality. Historical accounts become personal testimony. Theological truths become heart knowledge that sets our souls ablaze.
Later, reflecting on this encounter, they ask each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?" Their hearts burned within them as the Word illuminated the Word.
This burning of the heart represents the transformative power of Scripture when the Holy Spirit breathes life into it. It wasn't merely intellectual understanding that stirred within them, but a deep, soul-awakening recognition. The Scriptures they had known all their lives suddenly came alive with new meaning.
In our own spiritual journeys, we too walk roads of confusion, disappointment, and uncertainty. Like the disciples, we may feel that God is distant or unrecognizable in our circumstances. Yet Christ walks beside us, often unrecognized, speaking through his Word.
When we approach Scripture with open hearts, expecting to encounter the living God, something miraculous happens. The ancient words become a present reality. Historical accounts become personal testimony. Theological truths become heart knowledge that sets our souls ablaze.
How This Story Shows We Encounter God Through Scripture:
1. God reveals Himself through His Word.
- Jesus didn’t just tell them who He was—He showed them through Scripture.
2. The Word ignites something supernatural.
- Their hearts burned as He spoke. When we open Scripture, we’re not just reading—we’re encountering God’s voice.
3. Understanding the Word leads to breakthrough.
- They were blinded by disappointment, but the moment they saw Scripture clearly, they saw Jesus clearly.
1. God reveals Himself through His Word.
- Jesus didn’t just tell them who He was—He showed them through Scripture.
2. The Word ignites something supernatural.
- Their hearts burned as He spoke. When we open Scripture, we’re not just reading—we’re encountering God’s voice.
3. Understanding the Word leads to breakthrough.
- They were blinded by disappointment, but the moment they saw Scripture clearly, they saw Jesus clearly.
Reflection Questions:
• When was the last time your heart "burned within you" as you engaged with Scripture?
• What practices help you move beyond mere reading to truly encountering God in his Word?
• How might you create space in your life for Christ to "open the Scriptures" to you?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, open our eyes to recognize your presence walking alongside us in our daily journey. Open the Scriptures to us as you did for those disciples, that our hearts might burn within us with the fire of divine truth. Help us to see how all of Scripture points to you and transform our understanding into living faith. Amen.
• When was the last time your heart "burned within you" as you engaged with Scripture?
• What practices help you move beyond mere reading to truly encountering God in his Word?
• How might you create space in your life for Christ to "open the Scriptures" to you?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, open our eyes to recognize your presence walking alongside us in our daily journey. Open the Scriptures to us as you did for those disciples, that our hearts might burn within us with the fire of divine truth. Help us to see how all of Scripture points to you and transform our understanding into living faith. Amen.
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