ROAD TO EMMAUS

Two walked in shadows, hearts weighed down,
Towards dusty streets of struggling town.
Their hope had fled, their sorrow weighed,
Then met they One who with them stayed.

He spoke of Scripture, spoke of grace,
Unseen, unmarked, in that sad place.
Their eyes were clouded, hearts unsure,
His words brought them hope most pure.

When evening came, the bread was shared,
Suddenly, they knew He cared.
The risen Christ, their eyes revealed,
Is Love eternal, risen - healed.

So too in life, with workload deep,
Burdens harsh and nights no sleep;
Christ comes unseen, yet ever near,
To calm our hearts, to dry our tear.

Be mindful, friends, in toil and strife,
Of Christ who walks within your life.
Be anchorite within the throng,
Pray and trust to keep faith strong.

Recognize the Lord each day,
At all moments, every way.
Faith opens eyes, so that we see,
Christ walks with us, steadfastly.

Image courtesy of ChatGPT with CN Whittle "The Road to Emmaus at sunset"