Encounter in Emmaus
We had thought he was Messiah, the travellers shared their tale
The stranger who had joined them seemed unaware of the detail
Jerusalem in tumult, a crucifixion preceding the Passover Feast
Now friends were saying that the one who was killed had risen from the dead!
The stranger listened attentively, then began to express his views
Displaying a remarkably sensitive knowledge of the history of the Jews
Explaining the scriptures to them he enthralled them with his words.
Their journey now completed, he was persuaded to stay and share some food.
The stranger took the bread, said a blessing, then shared it with them
Their eyes opened to the truths they felt as he had walked and talked with them,
This was their Lord, alive, as he had promised – and then he was gone!
What they had seen was enough, they returned to the city, convinced He was the One.
Thereafter their lives were changed, as they joined with those who believed
Becoming part of the fledgling Church which grew as the good news was received
Repent and believe, the message was spread; the crucified One had risen that day
Salvation is offered to all who respond; the Holy Spirit given to guide them on the Way.
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