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Sweeter Than Honey: Our Road To Emmaus

11/30/2021

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Our Road To Emmaus
What if we spent a few quiet moments with God each morning? What if we were intentional about making time for it? What if we committed to doing that all year long and by the year’s end we found that we had read the entire Bible!?

How many times, on January 1, have you committed to reading the Bible from cover to cover in a year? I have made that commitment too many times to count, and I have failed too many times to admit.

​A few years ago though, I used a one-year, chronological order of book authorship, Bible Reading Itinerary.

Did you know that Genesis was not the first book of the Bible written? While plans like this vary somewhat, because it is simply impossible to put an exact date on some books of the Bible, the plan I used begins with the book of Job.

Sweeter Than Honey is a 365-day devotional journey ​that leads the reader
​through God's Word ​in chronological order of book authorship.

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Let me introduce you to Sweeter Than Honey, friend. It is patterned after that Bible Reading Itinerary.

On Tuesdays, now through the end of the year, I would love it if you and I could take a trip through Sweeter Than Honey together! I'd also like to encourage you to Join us over at the private, Sweeter Than Honey Facebook group and share your thoughts. You'll find like-minded, Christian friends there. Let’s do this! Come join us as we move through the book and God's Word together.

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Luke 21-24: Our Road To Emmaus

​Luke tells us, as he begins to pen chapter 24, that Jesus rose from the dead “on the first day of the week” (24:1). He goes on to record that on that same day Jesus appeared to two men on the road to Emmaus.
“That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. And He said to them, ‘What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?’ And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, ‘Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?’ And He said to them, ‘What things?’ And they said to Him, ‘Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. But we had hoped that He was the One to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, and when they did not find His body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that He was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but Him they did not see.’ And He said to them, ‘O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into His glory?’ And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
​So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if He were going farther, but they urged Him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.’ So He went in to stay with them. When He was at table with them, He took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him. And He vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the Scriptures?’ And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying, ‘The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!’ Then they told what had happened on the road, and how He was known to them in the breaking of the bread.” (Luke 24:13-35)
My favorite part of this passage is found in verse 31: “And their eyes were opened, and they recognized Him.” Let’s ask the Lord to open our eyes today so that we will recognize Jesus in a very special way. And then when He does, let’s do as these two Jesus met on the road to Emmaus did. Let’s get up “that same hour” (24:33) and go to our little Jerusalem—that place where we are known.
Let’s find those who need to hear and tell them that “The Lord has risen indeed” (24:34)! Let’s share today what happened to us on our “road to Emmaus” that moment we encountered Jesus and He was made known to us.
Where and when was your "road to Emmaus?"

About Sweeter Than Honey

When I read God’s Word each morning, I find inspiration and insight that keeps my day on track. Join me on this journey. Let’s settle in with His Word—it’s His Love Letter to us. Did you know that? Let’s read it like a Love Letter, expecting to glean something for our walk with Him every day. Let’s look for peace in the chaos and strength for our weaknesses. Even on our busiest days we can carve out a few minutes to refocus on the important. Can’t we? We may have to get up a little earlier, when the house is still and quiet, or stay up a few minutes after the others are tucked in for the night, but we can do this! I know we can!
Let's be intentional about focusing on God’s Word and the truths found there. Let's let it inspire us to live out our faith each day in a way that causes those we come in contact with to want what we have found. God sees you. He knows you by name, He knows the number of hairs on your head, and He cares about every detail of your daily existence. He wrote you a Love Letter. Let’s dive in! ​
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Barbara Harper link
11/30/2021 09:10:12 am

I love that passage, too, especially when they say their hearts burned within them as He opened the Scriptures to them.

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Patsy Burnette link
11/30/2021 10:45:03 am

And that's something the Holy Spirit has to do in a person—that's His work, not ours. We can only open the Scriptures, God does the work.

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Jan link
11/30/2021 12:13:02 pm

"And their eyes were open..." Yes and may ours be opened too!

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Patsy Burnette link
11/30/2021 12:39:52 pm

Yes, Jan, I love that! :) May our eyes be open to Him today!

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~. linda link
11/30/2021 04:28:12 pm

I am so looking forward to starting 2022 with this beautiful book. I bought it about a month ago and have looked through it with intentions to begin 1/1/2022! Glad you are sharing it with more!

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Patsy Burnette link
11/30/2021 05:21:15 pm

I am excited as well, Linda! I CAN HARDLY WAIT!! :)

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Anita Ojeda link
12/1/2021 07:04:24 am

My favorite part of that story is when they realize their hearts burned within them. May we stay on fire for Jesus and spreading his hope and love to a hurting, lonely world.

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Patsy Burnette link
12/1/2021 08:13:34 am

I love that too, Anita! "May we stay on fire for Jesus and spreading His hope and love to a hurting, lonely world." <— That's a great prayer!

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Lauren Renee Sparks link
12/1/2021 06:30:28 pm

What a great take away from the Emmaus story!

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Patsy Burnette link
12/2/2021 07:47:20 am

Emmaus is such a thought-provoking place. We are there today, Lauren. We are right where God wants us to share His Gospel of truth with those we come in contact with. So often, I get annoyed with traffic or long lines at the checkout... and then I realize, those things put me on a schedule that God orchestrated for a divinely-scripted, path-crossing, meetup with an opportunity to share His message of life-giving hope! Emmaus, friend! Be all there today!

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