Our devotional thought comes from Luke 24:19.
Jesus’ question is: “What Things?”
Here is the backdrop to that question:
Picture two disciples, heads bowed, hearts heavy with grief, shuffling along the road to Emmaus. The crucifixion had shattered their hopes, and whispers of an empty tomb left them unsure of what to believe. Then, a stranger falls into step beside them. He doesn’t announce Himself with trumpets or glory. Instead, He simply walks with them, listening as they pour out their confusion and sorrow. That stranger? Jesus Himself.
We’ve all walked that dusty road of doubt. Maybe it’s a diagnosis that shakes us, a loss that unmoors us, or a season where faith feels like a flickering candle in the wind. We don’t always see Jesus right away—sometimes we don’t recognize Him at all in the moment. But He’s there, pacing beside us, guiding us through the fog of uncertainty even when we can’t sense His presence.
I think to times when I’ve wrestled with decisions or faced shadows of fear. Looking back, I see Jesus walking with me, steadying my steps when I couldn’t see the path. He doesn’t abandon us to our struggles; He meets us where we are, doubts and all, guiding us with a love that never falters.
So, take heart. In your uncertainty, Jesus is near—walking, listening, and leading.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.