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Leader Devo
The two individuals dragging themselves to Emmaus were about as discouraged as humanly possible. They thought Jesus would set all things right, rid the neighborhood of Romans, and lead Israel back to the glorious days of King David’s reign.
Instead, they saw Him arrested, tortured, murdered.
As you read Luke 24:13–49, notice that Cleopas and his friend had already heard reports that Jesus had risen, yet they were still sad. Perhaps they didn’t quite believe the stories. Perhaps they thought that because Jesus had been crucified He couldn’t be the all-powerful Redeemer of Israel after all.
They perked up when a stranger fell into step with them and explained what the Scripture said about the Messiah. That was a pleasant surprise.
But what transformed them, what set them alight, was the realization that they were with Jesus. Surprised? Yes. Delighted? Absolutely. Changed forever? In an instant.
This week as you lead, ask the Holy Spirit to deliver an Emmaus moment to your kids. For there to come a time when kids realize Jesus isn’t just out there somewhere but rather is in the room. He’s with them. And He wants to be with them forever.
How will that look? I have no idea, but I’m 100 percent certain His desire is to be real in the minds and hearts of your kids … and you.
And He’s not above springing a surprise or two to make that happen. So pray for a surprise. And, when you see it, be grateful.
You know who’s behind it.
—Mikal Keefer
Children’s Ministry Volunteer and Author
Contributor to Wonder Ink
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Word of Wonder:
“I will spend time thinking about everything you have done.”
—Psalm 77:12
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