Luke 24:14 English Standard Version
On the Road to Emmaus
14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened.
Events in life cause two to walk together in agreement, which has nothing to do with their destination. How and why they chose to walk together is by common agreement but does not explain their individual perspective. Sorting out perspective is not revelation of truth.
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
While these two are talking with one another about His death and resurrection Jesus joins them. At that time they did not recognize Jesus. One can assume that these two never saw Jesus face to face but neither have we, not physically. His joining us now as we come together in His name is a matter of the Spirit by faith.
The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
Were either of these men walking together in agreement born again believers? The timing and their conversations does not indicate that they were. That did not stop Jesus from joining the conversation. We tend to think that we have to have spiritual ears and eyes to know Jesus.
The bible makes our God known to all people. God does not hide His countenance from mankind. Knowing God has never been the issue.
Matthew 7:22-23 English Standard Version
22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’
One translation renders lawlessness as “unauthorized works”. I prefer that understanding and here is where my clarity is found.
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
He will correct our understanding concerning all that we have been taught. He renews our minds. No amount of reasoning can define truth. He is a revelation.