Breaking Bread

In Luke 24, we read how Jesus had risen from the dead, and was appearing to his sceptical disciples (v.11). Unbeknown to them, He was in their midst, but they did not recognise Him (v.16), until...

S (scripture)
Luke 24:30-31 "When He was at the table with them, He took bread, gave thanks, broke it & began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him."

O (observation)
Jesus had been raised from the dead, and here He was sitting at a table with his disciples... but they did not recognise Him... until He broke bread. Their memories must have flashed back to the Last Supper, when He broke bread and poured wine.

A (application)
Jesus is still recognised every time we 'break bread.' The Lord's Supper is such a powerful reminder of who Jesus is and what He's done for us. In this passage, we read the disciples rushed to Jerusalem telling the others (v.34) "It is true! The Lord is risen..." (v.35) "then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognised by them when He broke bread."

P (prayer)
You are Lord! Jesus - You have risen from the dead and You are Lord! Thank You for what You've done for us on the cross. Your body was broken, and your blood was shed, all for me, a sinner. Now, because of your love and sacrifice, I am a part of your everlasting family!

That Worship Pastor Guy

P.S. For more on journaling using the S.O.A.P. method, see my blog titled Journaling S.O.A.P.