FAITH CAPSULE: Remember that Jesus is not dead, but He is alive.

Luke 24:1-35

After the resurrection of Jesus, two disciples were on a journey with frustration resulting from the going of Jesus to the cross.
With frustration, the issue of distraction, discouragement, and disappointment answers the two disciples on the journey.
Frustration often leads to an inability to see and hear from where there is a way. 
For the followers on their journey to Emmaus, the Bible records, “Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. And they talked together of all these things which had happened. So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were restrained so that they did not know Him.” (Luke 24:13-16) 
After the breaking news of the resurrection of Jesus, the two disciples were distracted, discouraged, and disappointed because of Jesus’ death. 
As a result of distraction, discouragement, and disappointment in the two followers on their journey to Emmaus, they failed to know Jesus.
They could not see and could not identify with Jesus. 
Also, they could not listen to hear and identify the voice of Jesus. 
What is it that has come upon you on this journey of life? 
What takes a seat driving your vehicle on your life journey? 
Luke 24:15-16 records, “So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.” 
The two disciples did not know Jesus, but they knew about Him.
They had lost sight of their Savior. 
They knew Jesus but did not know Him well enough to identify with Him at the point of visitation after he had resurrected from where the devil could not hold Him captive. 
The two followers must have been at the point of frustration, thinking their hope was gone. 
With the resurrection of Jesus is to have trust and hope to experience the promise of God for those that believe in Jesus.
Today, remind yourself that Jesus is not dead but alive. 
Whenever frustration sets in, distraction, discouragement, and disappointment will take one for a ride in the wrong direction. 
When there is no sight or where sight becomes blurry, there will be a failure to see help whenever help is in place. 
When the two disciples regained sight, it was time for the departure of Jesus.
Luke 24:31 records, “Then their eyes were opened, and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight.”  
Your story does not have to be like the two disciples on the way to Emmaus because Emmanuel is what you are looking for, and He has risen for all. 
Come out of frustration to gain concentration, encouragement, and effective results that will reign through your entire journey.

Prayer for today: Prayerfully give thanks, and know that Jesus is alive.