Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight.”
NL Daily Devotion for Saturday, June 22, 2024
by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff
Daily bread reveals Jesus’ presence among us. I don’t know about you, but in spite of all my spiritual practice, I still sometimes forget who the source of my daily bread is. I still, after all these years, sometimes think it’s me. When resources are scarce, I go into fear and “figure it out” mode, which sometimes comes out sideways onto the people around me in less than pleasant ways. But then I find that when I pour out my fears and frustrations, as did the disciples on the road to Emmaus with Jesus, I open myself to recognize just how God shows up in ways I might not have expected. In the help of others (like my incredible parents, who helped me buy a new car after mine was recently stolen). In unexpected opportunities. In my own giving of help and support to others and experiencing their moving from fear to faith. Anytime we give or receive help, if we open our eyes and hearts to it, we encounter Jesus.
When have I encountered Jesus in the sharing of resources?
