THE DAY OF Jesus’ resurrection was a day of disbelief…

The apostles thought the first report of Jesus’ resurrection was “nonsense” and they “would not believe” (Luke 24:11).  Two other disciples spent significant time with Jesus on that day without recognizing Him (Luke 24:16).  His appearance tot he gathered apostles late in the day resulted in misidentification (Luke 24:37).

The day of Jesus’ resurrection also became a day of belief and understanding.  The two disciple’s eyes were opened (v. 31).  The apostles marveled at Jesus’ presence (v. 41).  They understood the things that had transpired were what Scripture had said would happen (v. 45).

The events of this day are both alarming and encouraging.  It is entirely possible for people to hear truth about Jesus and not believe it.  They can encounter Jesus and fail to recognize Him.  They may come face to face with Him and misidentify Him.  People can fail to understand what the Bible has to say about Jesus.

The Bible affirms that, for whatever reason, not everyone who has eyes, sees, and not everyone with ears, hears.  It’s not just a matter of God presenting Himself in such a way that no one could ever doubt or disbelieve.  He has presented Himself in such a way that man might believe.  The fact also remains, though, that many might also not believe.  Our mind and heart and disposition play a part.  (David Deffenbaugh, Bill McFarland)

“And they said to one another, ‘Did not our heart burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He opened the Scriptures to us?'”  Luke 24:31

Mike Benson