Keep on Walking
- Margaret Blake
- 23 hours ago
- 2 min read
Two weeks after Easter we read of Jesus meeting the grieving and confused disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). They were so busy discussing all that had happened that they didn’t notice that the stranger alongside them was Jesus. Instead of rushing in to explain everything, Jesus first asked them what they were discussing and listened to all they had to say – what had happened, what they had been hoping for and how they felt now.
In her talk Ruth encouraged us to keep on walking and while walking to be curious and open to being amazed. In the afternoon I went on a walk on paths I have walked many times before with someone I have walked with on many paths over many years. How do we stay curious and open when the way is well known to us, or seems hard or is a path we didn’t choose? Asking questions of those we travel with and ourselves may be the first step. Then as we continue on our way we can listen out for the answers from our companions and from our own hearts. Sometimes, through these conversations, Jesus makes himself known to us and our eyes are opened, like the travellers on the road to Emmaus.
Walk beside us, risen Jesus
On the Emmaus road of life
On the journey of confusion
On the road of questions
On the way of disappointment
When we do not understand.
Walk beside us, risen Jesus
On the Emmaus road of life
In the guise of the stranger
In the unfamiliar traveller
In the unexpected guest
When we feel almost overwhelmed.
Walk beside us, risen Jesus
On the Emmaus road of life
Give us insights beyond our knowing
Give us a glimpse of your will at work
Give us strength to keep on keeping on
When our hope is almost gone.
Amen.
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