I recently read the
legend of the king who decided to set aside a special day to honor his greatest
subject. When the big day arrived, there was a large gathering in the palace
courtyard. Four finalists were brought forward, and from these four, the king
would select the winner.
The first person presented was a wealthy philanthropist. The king was told that
this man was highly deserving of the honor because of his humanitarian efforts.
He had given much of his wealth to the poor.
The second person was a celebrated physician. The king was told that this doctor
was highly deserving of the honor because he had rendered faithful and dedicated
service to the sick for many years.
The third person was a distinguished judge. The king was told that the judge was
worthy because he was noted for his wisdom, his fairness, and his brilliant
decisions.
The fourth person presented was an elderly woman. Everyone was quite surprised
to see her there, because her manner was quite humble, as was her dress. She
hardly looked the part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject
in the kingdom. What chance could she possibly have, when compared to the other
three, who had accomplished so much? Even so, there was something about her the
look of love in her face, the understanding in her eyes, her quiet confidence.
The king was intrigued, to say the least, and somewhat puzzled by her presence.
He asked who she was. The answer came: "You see the philanthropist, the doctor,
and the judge? Well, she was their teacher!"
That woman had no wealth, no fortune, and no title, but she had unselfishly
given her life to produce great people. There is nothing more powerful or more
Christlike than sacrificial love. The king could not see the value in the humble
lady. He missed the significance of the teacher. Often we miss the value of
those around us. I think it would surprise us to know how often we miss the
presence of Christ just as Cleopas and his brother missed the significance of
the stranger on the road to Emmaus.
So then. On the road to Emmaus don't miss....
1. The significance of the resurrection: It transforms us (v.31)
2. The significance of the resurrection: It convicts us (v.32)
3. The significance of the resurrection: It makes us witnesses (v.33)
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