He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” (Luke 24:44 NABRE)
As he completes his work on earth, frankly, as he is about to say goodbye to his friends, Jesus clarifies for them that he is the one sent by God to fulfill the prophesies. He is the Messiah, Savior and Lord that had been promised for generations.
And they most likely believe him because they have the most incredible physical proof, the greatest sign of all: They know him, they watched him die, and here he is in their midst eating and talking with them. He overcame death!
Praise you Jesus! We believe though we have not seen. We thank you for your holy Spirit. We look forward to the day when we meet you, just as you met your friends so long ago in Jerusalem. May we continue to know and sense your Spirit within us, and recognize you within one another. May we treat others during this Advent and Christmas season, and throughout the year, as we would treat you, Lord. Amen.
Today, I will see only Jesus in those around me.
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, who saw the harmony of God's creation, pray for us.
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