Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35
That our eyes may be opened and our hearts set on fire
Creator and Giver of life, we rejoice that You raised Jesus from the dead, and that he lives in unity with You, and with your Spirit, one God, reigning forever over all things.
We thank You for walking with us in the midst of our confusion and sorrow. We thank You for instructing us in your word, even though we are often foolish and slow to understand. We thank You for revealing yourself to us in the bread and wine of communion, but also in many other ways.
Forgive us when we are too foolish or stubborn to learn from You. Forgive us when we do not recognize your presence behind the many gifts You bestow upon us, and in the many signs of new life that You show us. Forgive us for being slow to believe.
Open our eyes. Set our hearts on fire in your presence. Give us quick feet and tongues to tell others that Jesus is alive and has met us on our journey and has filled us with delight. Amen.
Thoughts, and prayers from Pastor David Antieau at St. Nicolai United Church of Christ
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