Re:Verse passage – Luke 24:45-53 (day two)
And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple praising God. v. 52-53
At first this seems like something of a paradox; Jesus leaves the disciples, and they are filled with great joy. Surely they would be filled with sadness and despair as the Lord leaves them. Each of the previous encounters with the resurrected Jesus they were fearful, grieving, unsure, but not this time, so what changed? This may be one of the few times when they saw, heard, and understood at the same time. Everything Jesus said about himself had come to pass, and this was even more evidence of his promises fulfilled. He had promised not to leave them comfortless, and they were fully trusting in this. So often, like the disciples, we don’t see clearly, but persistent faith will result in rejoicing. May we never take our eyes off the risen savior, and may our mouths be continually filled with praise.
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