Open Your Eyes

Galatians 4:4-5 NIV

4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.

Sometimes when it looks like God is doing nothing, He is doing everything.

Luke 24:13-33 NIV

13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked.“About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together

Just because I don’t understand what God is doing doesn’t mean He’s not in control.

I. Accept The Truth About Jesus.

Lordship – the One who owns it all, controls it all, and has plans for His Kingdom that trump our plans

You must decide for yourself whether Jesus is Lord, a liar, or a lunatic.

You can give up on GOD, but He won't give up on you.

I. Accept The Truth About Jesus.

II. Commit To Christian Community.

Your faith is personal but it is not private.

Never leave your wingman behind.

There is power in conversation.

I. Accept The Truth About Jesus.

II. Commit To Christian Community.

III. Put Your Faith In Action.

It's not just what you know but what you truly believe.

I. Accept The Truth About Jesus.

II. Commit To Christian Community.

III. Put Your Faith In Action.

IV. Open Your Eyes.

Jesus is the only way - not just to get to Heaven when you die, but to experience meaning and purpose while you live here on this Earth.