Why We Don’t See God

“While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him.” - Luke 24:15-16

These two weren’t  the closest disciples. But they were loyal and faithful disciples. They were still with the eleven after Jesus’s execution. Yet they were not able to recognize the risen Jesus walking and talking to them. Why not? 

The text gives us a hint.  They said, “we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.” In other words the Jesus they knew hadn’t met their expectations as a messiah who would drive Rome, likely violently, out of Israel and bring a just peace. 

They didn’t see that God had a larger purpose for Jesus. His ministry was meant to be for everyone. God’s methods were different from what they expected in that there was no violence or bloodshed on God’s behalf involved.

Things didn’t happen the way they expected. So they didn’t recognize what was in front of them. 

When good people God don’t see the presence of God in our midst, it’s not because God isn’t there. It’s because God’s vision is far bigger and God’s methods are far different from what we expect them to be. 

We need only open our eyes, ears, hearts, and mostly our minds to see Emmanuel, God with us. 

I’m Horace McMillon. This is 60 Seconds of Hope. Peace be with you. 

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