The disciples post-resurrection have something very important to realize about their friend Jesus… and perhaps this realization is difficult to wrap their minds around: their old friend has passed away. Jesus as they knew Him has died and He will never be the same again. He is not less special, He is not less their friend, not less in love with each one of them… but he is something completely new. And at this moment, if the disciples fail to recognize this newness, if they dwell on what has passed, they might miss so much ahead that is truly special. If they continue to raise their eyes up to Heaven instead of looking forward to the Christ in their midst, they will miss the point.
--Gretchen Crowder
Image source: Helge Boe, On the Road to Emmaus, https://www.jesus-story.net/emmaus/
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