“Jesus said to them, “You seem to be in a deep discussion about something. What are you talking about, so sad and gloomy?” They stopped, and the one named Cleopas answered, “Haven’t you heard? Are you the only one in Jerusalem unaware of the things that have happened over the last few days?”
Luke 24:17-18 TPT
Cleopas and his friend were sad and gloomy because they misunderstood prophesy. Can it be that we also misunderstand scripture and words over our own lives, and become disillusioned and miserable when our expectations are not met?
These men had the living Son of God walking beside them, their heart were buring as He spoke, but still they did not understand until God opened their eyes.
We cannot take scripture and prophesy out of context, causing misery for ourselves and others. One misunderstanding of scripture in my life time has been the timing of the retun of Jesus. Just as a Cleopas and his friend had expected Jesus to come as the king to deliver Israel from Roman occupation, we can, in our longing, assume a timing that is wrong. Jesus will retun soon, but how soon, even He said He did not know, it is up to the Father.
Meanwhile we must be active in prayer and obedience to the call on our lives. Staying in fellowship under wise leadership, not given to speculations, and working at what is in our hands, will bring contentment as we wait. Amen!
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