Luke 24:13-15, 28-29

Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 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.

How long would you stay with someone who was in need of your counsel, presence, and advice?

I’m sure it would depend on a lot of factors, right? If it was family, you would probably stay much longer and do much more than if it was a co-worker or an acquaintance. The closer you are to someone the more you would feel it was worth your time.

But Jesus? Well, he’s willing to stay with people as long as it’s needed. Jesus willingly walked almost seven miles to have a Bible study with two of his disciples.

The reason? He needed to reignite their dwindling faith. So he walked with them and spent time with them in the evening until their faith burned bright again.

Jesus still does the same for you.

And do you know why Jesus will stay with you to reignite your dwindling faith or strengthen your weak spirit? Simply this: he willingly suffered hell and death to rescue you for eternity. He went as far as he needed to in order to secure your salvation.

If he’s willing to do that, won’t he be with you always? Won’t he counsel and guide you with his Word? Won’t he stick with you even when all others might abandon or run away? Of course he will. He loves you too much not to do that.