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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In all the affairs of life, be it in lack, in marital turmoil or any other area, God is our refuge and strength, and His help is timely and present, here to help you right now. Not a future or past help, but a very present help in times of need.

Just like the stories that you read about in the Old Testament, the same God who delivered Goliath into David’s hands is the same God who will deliver everything that is besetting or concerning you, and you shall rule over it!

Friend, whatever your struggle is today, you can know beyond the shadow of a doubt that He is with you and knows exactly how to help you.

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama Celebrates Launch of All-New 2022 Santa Cruz
Montgomery, Ala. June 22, 2021 – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) celebrated the launch of the all-new 2022 Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The Santa Cruz joins the Sonata and Elantra sedans and Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs on the Montgomery assembly line. This addition marks the first time HMMA has produced five vehicles at once.

The highly-anticipated Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle shatters both SUV and truck segments, creating an entirely new vehicle category. The Santa Cruz features a secure, open bed area which includes a lockable tonneau cover and hidden bed storage for diverse gear-carrying flexibility.

“Santa Cruz, with its bold styling, breaks open an all new segment territory, both for Hyundai and the industry as a whole. Open-bed flexibility coupled with closed-cabin security meets the changing everyday needs of its adventure-oriented buyers, while powerful and efficient engines and superb maneuverability ensure it is a pleasure to drive in urban or off-road environments. Our customers will wonder just how they managed before owning one,” said Jose Munoz, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America.

HMMA recently completed a plant expansion project to support adding the Santa Cruz to HMMA’s product mix. The addition of the Santa Cruz will further enhance HMMA’s ability to adjust its vehicle production with market demand and stay competitive in the ever-changing automotive market.

“We are excited and honored to be producing Hyundai’s first open bed vehicle for the North American market,” said HMMA President and CEO, Ernie Kim. “The launch of the Santa Cruz is a further testament to the trust Hyundai Motor company puts in HMMA and our Alabama home. I am so proud of our Team Members for accomplishing this achievement while the world is going through such difficult times. We can’t wait for our customers to experience the innovative design and world class quality the Santa Cruz will bring to the table.”

The addition of the Santa Cruz will continue to sustain high-quality jobs at HMMA and throughout its supplier base.

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships later this summer.

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This excerpt is from: The Key To Victorious Living (30 May 2021)

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What’s the key to lasting victory over depression, sickness, and bad habits? In this must-hear message by Joseph Prince, uncover new covenant truths from the Old Testament story of the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea, and learn how you can experience God’s saving power in every situation. Discover how you can:

• Be supernaturally delivered from sinful desires and lead a life of true holiness.
• Possess your blood-bought blessing of healing when you learn to identify yourself with the risen Christ.
• Experience freedom from depression, anxiety, and self-consciousness when you look to Jesus and His perfect redemptive work at the cross.
• Break the cycle of negative thoughts and feelings when you hold fast to the truth of God’s Word.

Start living the abundant life God has for you when you lay hold of this powerful truth: as Jesus is, so are you in this world (1 John 4:17)!

Excerpt Summary:
0:00 You Are Not What You Feel!
1:13 Your Feelings Are Not The Barometer Of Truth
4:15 The Way To Deal With Negative Feelings
6:48 See Your Flesh As It Really Is
8:35 Your True Identity Is In Christ

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This excerpt is from: Ask Big, Ask Bold (16 May 2021)
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Child of God, come boldly to your heavenly Father and ask Him for big things! In this revelation-packed message by Joseph Prince, learn powerful truths from the story of Caleb and his daughter Achsah that will inspire you to start possessing all the blessings that God has in store for you. Discover keys to your breakthroughs and more when you see how you can:

• Operate in faith and ask big of your heavenly Father when you see the abundant inheritance He has for you.
• Break free from self-condemnation and pride—the two barriers that stop you from seeing your miracles.
• Become stronger through every struggle as you gain heaven’s perspective on your challenges.
• Start walking in your blood-bought blessings such as healing and provision when you have a revelation of your true identity in Christ.
• Be delivered from self-occupation into Christ-occupation and be effortlessly transformed from glory to glory.

Beloved, when you see your Father’s heart to bless you with every good promise, you can’t help but come to Him with a spirit of bold faith!

Excerpt Summary:
0:00 God's Word Is Our Inheritance Book!
2:01 Every Name In The Bible Has Meaning
3:34 A Study On Caleb And Achsah's Story (Joshua 15)
5:38 What Are The Upper And Lower Springs?
10:36 The Significance Of The Valley Of Achor (Hosea 2)
12:49 How Do We Read The Old Testament?

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