The greatest companion
“ He drew near and went with them” Luke 24:15
Nothing is more important in life than this ‘He went with them’ The companionship of the Lord Jesus Christ is
possible by the power of the Holy Spirit in every believer. To be without God ,
without Christ is to be without hope -
living independent of Him.
So often we do not realise that HE is not far from every one
of us. Many today are lonely, hiding, confused, disappointed, broken hearted,
lost, stricken with guilt, depressed, disillusioned...............
In verse 38 of Luke
chapter 24, Jesus asked why are you sad??????
The solution to the problem in this brilliant story, was Jesus
the Messiah revealing Himself first in the Bible and then in person. You too my
reader can find deep relief as you ‘set your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His
wonderful face........’
I would like for a moment to record some of God’s piercing
questions that open to us causes of sadness.
Genesis 3 “Where are you?” Adam was HIDING because of wrong
choices and disobedience to God.
“What have you done?” Eve BLAMED others , even though her problem
stemmed from listening to the wrong voice.
Genesis 4 “Why are you
angry?” Disgruntled with God’s way. Cain was angry that things turned out against
him.
The wonder of it is that God came seeking all three. He did
not turn away and forsake them . As it is today , God is still seeking the
lost, waiting for all to turn to Him.
Another Question from the Lord “why do you spend money for
that which is not bread......and does not satisfy?” Isaiah 55
Well might we ask ‘Why are we here? What am I supposed to be
doing?, Who cares?, Where will it end???
The Lord says “ Come, listen, hear, seek and in verse 12 this
leads to Joy, Peace and Singing.
After you have read Luke 24, and glimpsed the glory of the
once crucified Lord Jesus, read Psalm 23 and pause on the precious breathing of
the dependant sheep
“for thou art with me......”
What can be greater than this – the abiding companionship of the Good,
the great Shepherd.
Isn’t He wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
Isn’t Jesus my Lord wonderful
Eyes have seen , ears have heard
It’s recorded in God’s word
Isn’t Jesus my Lord wonderful
John Mckee
