Celebration of the Father

“Behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia from Jerusalem. They talked with each other about all of these things which had happened. While they talked and questioned together, Jesus himself came near, and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. He said to them, “What are you talking about as you walk, and are sad?” One of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things which have happened there in these days?” He said to them, “Foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Didn’t the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter into his glory?” Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. They said to one another, “Weren’t our hearts burning within us, while he spoke to us along the way, and while he opened the Scriptures to us?” They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them, saying, “The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!”” (Luke‬ ‭24:13-18, 25-27, 32-34‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Did you ever wonder why out of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, only one of them was named while the other remained anonymous?

Therefore, I believe that the name “Cleopas” is crucial to understanding the significance of this passage.

Cleopas is an abbreviated form of the name Cleopatros, made of the two Greek words “kleos” (to celebrate) and pater (father). Cleopas means “celebration of the father”.

Let us see what Jesus did in the passage. He told the two discouraged disciples all about the things concerning Himself in the Old Testament Scriptures, and how He fulfilled them all at the cross.

It was a celebration of the Father, praising Him for His glorious plan of salvation that was once hidden and is now revealed through the prophets, apostles, and the other writers of the Scriptures.

When Jesus celebrated the Father with the two disciples, their hearts “burned”, likely with faith, hope, and love in response to the love and grace of God. They experienced an “Emmaus” (meaning: hot springs) in their hearts, washing away the unbelief and refreshing their spirits.

They were no longer depressed and despondent. Instead, they were filled with hope, and energized in their bodies and souls. Having just walked a long way from Jerusalem to Emmaus, they immediately set off on a journey back to announce the good news they had seen and heard.

This world needs “Cleopas”—a celebration of the Father. They need to hear about a Father God who is gracious and full of love, who freely offers salvation through Jesus Christ His Son. They need to hear that He wants to be a Father near to them and not a Judge far off; that He is reconciling the world to Himself through Jesus, welcoming them home.

“But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation. We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:18-21‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Anytime you are feeling down, you can initiate a celebration of the Father. It will cleanse you from unbelief, refresh your spirit, fill your heart with hope, and energize your body and soul!

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The Prayer Connection

It is easier to do nothing and passively let life throw you some moves before you react or respond to them.

Fewer people understand that through faith you can override what is happening in the natural through God’s power.

Through faith, you can reach out to receive what is eternal and invisible, and allow it to change your visible situation.

“He dreamed. Behold, a stairway set upon the earth, and its top reached to heaven. Behold, the angels of God ascending and descending on it. Behold, Yahweh stood above it, and said, “I am Yahweh, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac. The land whereon you lie, to you will I give it, and to your offspring.” (Genesis‬ ‭28:12-13‬ ‭WEB‬)

In Jacob’s dream, he saw angels ascending and descending on a stairway. The stairway connects Heaven and earth so that what is in Heaven can be brought to men here on earth.

When you pray, the angels assigned to you may bring your prayers in the form of golden bowls of fragrant incense up to Heaven, and there they receive God’s command on how to help you here on earth.

“Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said about him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are King of Israel!” Jesus answered him, “Because I told you, ‘I saw you underneath the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these!” He said to him, “Most certainly, I tell you, hereafter you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”” (John‬ ‭1:47-51‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Jesus received a vision of Nathaniel, and this caused Nathaniel to be so amazed. Afterwards, Jesus made reference to Jacob’s dream, suggesting that He Himself is the stairway that connects Heaven and earth.

Truly, Nathaniel went on to see Jesus doing many miracles—healing the sick, casting out demons, and much more. Jesus’ prayers were speedily brought up to the Father in Heaven, while visions and power were brought down to earth as answers to His prayers.

Thanks to Jesus’ finished work at the cross, we have been reconciled to God. The prayer line has been restored. Even we have become stairways that connect Heaven and earth. Angels ascend and descend on us when we pray.

Prayer is intentional and very powerful. Even if you cannot see what is going on, there are many angels gathered and at work, especially when believers pray.

“Then he said to me, Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard: and I have come for your words’ sake. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me: and I remained there with the kings of Persia.” (Daniel‬ ‭10:12-13‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

When Daniel first prayed for understanding from God, his prayers were already heard by Him. God sent the archangel Gabriel to deliver the prophetic word to Daniel, but the spiritual warfare was thick because the devil knew how important the message must have been.

The demon prince called the “prince of the kingdom of Persia” tried to prevent Gabriel from reaching Daniel, but he could not prevail when archangel Michael joined the fight.

Can you imagine that the demon had the ability to delay Gabriel for twenty-one days? Imagine if Daniel had stopped praying on the twentieth day.

Keep on praying until you receive the answers, and until the angel assigned to you comes back with the grace that you need.

There are things unseen that we may not understand fully, but trust in the power of prayer!

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Delivered out of Darkness

“It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” Having said this, he breathed his last.” (Luke‬ ‭23:44-46‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

Jesus was delivered up to the darkness, so that we who were once in darkness could be delivered out of it and be brought near to God, to always walk in the light of His favor.

“giving thanks to the Father, who made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light; who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the Kingdom of the Son of his love; in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins;” (Colossians‬ ‭1:12-14‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

The veil in the temple was torn in two because the sins that separated us from God has been justly punished in Jesus’ body. By the tearing of His flesh and the shedding of His blood, we have been reconciled to God.

“For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. The Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, “This is the covenant that I will make with them: ‘After those days,’ says the Lord, ‘I will put my laws on their heart, I will also write them on their mind;’” then he says, “I will remember their sins and their iniquities no more.” Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;” (Hebrews‬ ‭10:14-20‬ ‭WEB‬‬)

God vowed to never count your sins and iniquities against you, so stand in His presence without self-condemnation. The one-time sacrifice of Jesus’ blood has qualified you to enter the true Holy of Holies in Heaven. The more you enter this place, the more life you receive. Keep coming back through prayer, for it is a new and living way!

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「我經歷過困苦、貧窮，
且還沒結束。
我不甘心，
我誓言，
我必定會改變這一切。 」

“I've been through hardship
and poverty, and it's not over yet.
I am not reconciled,
I vowed,
I will change all this.”

我們在霧裡成長，
卻也在霧裡，
被傷的刻骨銘心。

We grow in the mist,
but also in the fog
has been the unforgettable injury.

致：
家庭
友情

To:
Family
friendship


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I quarreled with my house.
My wife ordered a sudden course change while driving.
But my steering wheel did not make it.
I shouted at my house.
"Tell me more quickly!"
My wife is angry.

I ate a snack in a tense sense.
Please rest assured.
My family and I reconciled. The world is peaceful.
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