(Jesus) said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Wasn’t it 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. Luke 24:25-27
Lord Jesus, on this Monday after Easter Sunday 2023, you have never been more alive, at work, and worthy of our worship. Like those to whom you revealed yourself on the Emmaus Road, we too are hampered by “slow-heartedness,” chronic unbelief, and Gospel-amnesia.
For the rest of 2023 and beyond, keep revealing more of yourself to us in the Bible. Be our teacher and treasure. You are all we really need, because you are our “righteousness, holiness, and redemption” (1 Cor. 1:30)—the emphatic “Yes!” to every promise God made (2 Cor. 1:20). Hallelujah, you will make all wars cease (Ps. 46:9), all things new (Rev.21:5), and everything beautiful (Eccl. 3:11).
Jesus, before you were our Redeemer, you were our Creator—destined for supremacy and worship above, on, and below the earth (Col. 1:15-20; Rev.5:13). And right now you sustain every molecule and atom, ion and eon by your powerful word (Heb. 1:3).
As our great High Priest, you never stop praying and advocating for us (Heb. 4:14-16)—Thank you. As our reigning King, you are sovereign over every king and crisis, tragedy and trauma (Rev. 1:4b-6; Rom. 8:28)—Whew! As our returning Bridegroom, you love us and delight in us right now (Isa. 62:5)—Astonishing. Until the Day our “slow hearts” become perfected hearts, show us more and more of your truth, goodness, and beauty. So Very Amen.