This was an observation and a continuation from yesterday’s encouragement.

After Jesus sought his scattered disciples and gave them evidence of his resurrection he gives them even more—understanding of God’s Word.

Luke 24:45-46

[45] Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, [46] and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead.

The resurrection of Christ resulted in the new exodus…the new creation. The result of understanding how all that fit together and what they should do in light of it is further evidence not of just the living Savior but the living Word.

—Repentance and forgiveness was to be proclaimed to all nations.

—The promise of the Holy Spirit was coming.

—They worshipped Jesus (instead of hiding).

—They gladly obeyed as they returned to Jerusalem to wait on the promise.

—And they returned with great joy!

This is what happened when they understood the Word. May the Lord open our eyes to understand his word and resurrection and may it have the same effect on us.