Seven-Mile Miracle Easter DevotionSample

When Jesus spoke His very last words in Luke 23:46, His life on Earth ended. But His eternal reign in our lives was just beginning.

The seven cries of Jesus from the cross, when paralleled with the way Jesus appeared to the travelers on the road to Emmaus after His death, invite us into our own Seven-Mile Miracle. By focusing on the significance of Jesus' final words, and the way he broke the bread in the presence of the two travelers in Luke 24, you can gain unique perspective on who Jesus is, what He has done for you, and how He wants to reveal Himself to you every day.

“Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.” Luke 24:35

Just as Jesus took the bread in His hands, He takes you from a place of uncertainty and brings you into a life of faith, hope, and security.

Just as He blessed the bread, He blesses you and favors you with a new life found only in Him.

Just as He broke the bread, He allows you to be broken to increase your dependency on Him.

And finally, just as He gave the bread to His disciples, He gives you to the world for the sake of His glory.

I heard a preacher point out one time how, no matter what was happening to the bread, it never left Jesus’ hands. And when He finally reached out to give the bread to his companions, they saw His nail-scarred hands and their eyes were opened to see Jesus as the risen Lord.

Today, open your eyes to see that you have been reunited with the one who is the resurrection.

PRAY:

Jesus, you are powerful, loving, and faithful. I surrender my life to the daily process of following your purposes. Take me from my old ways, bless me with your grace, break me of anything holding me back from you, and give me to the world so that I may glorify your name. You are the Resurrection, Jesus, and I am forever grateful for the life you have given me. I love you, Jesus. In your name, Amen.

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