In John chapter 21, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” instructing him, if you do, “Feed my sheep”. It is the chief aim of this ministry to love Jesus and honor him by caring for his flock.
This is accomplished through an eclectic approach, combining Biblical teaching with practical application in both corporate and individual environments
God can take anything that happens to us–even bad things–and use it to shape us and make us into a better, more Christlike person–if we will let him
-Billy Graham
A Name that Means Something
Emmaus, What's that?
Luke 24:13-35 tells the story of Cleopas and his companion returning to their home in Emmaus following the crucifixion of Jesus. All their hopes have been crushed as their beliefs about who Jesus was and what he was going to accomplish appeared to be dead along with him. Scripture tells us that along that journey, while Cleopas and his companion are discussing what had happened in Jerusalem, Jesus comes up alongside them and joins the discussion about recent events but takes it one step further and begins dissecting scripture about himself and the necessity of what happened in Jerusalem. This story concludes with Jesus being invited into the travelers’ home where at meal time, taking a loaf of bread, giving thanks for it and breaking it Jesus became instantly recognizable to both Cleopas and his companion.
This story is a strong reminder of the fact that even in our darkest moments, when all hope seems lost, Jesus walks with us, we never walk alone. The answer to all the concerns, hurt and questions that Cleopas had were with him all along but they were not revealed and understood until Jesus was invited into his home. Whatever you face today, you are on your own Emmaus road, Jesus is and has been walking this road with you but the key to finding the answers and freedom you are searching for begins with inviting him into your situation(home).
At Emmaus Ministries, through our own journey, we understand the power that comes when you invite Jesus into your home. It is our desire to see that same power move through your life and transform your heartache into triumph.
