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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October is almost here which means my birthday is near AND it's also @glitzyfingers's 10th anniversary! ✨

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POWER錕狂語錄》瀕死經驗！用從容不迫的心努力不虛此生

科學雜誌 DISCOVER 中有一篇文章
near death experience 瀕死經驗
我們有權利選擇相信或者不相信

但最重要的是
盡力而為但不拼命 勇往直前但不躁進
用從容不迫的心情 努力不虛此生
用瀟灑的態度 面對災難甚至死亡

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ものぐさ太郎で松本の蕎麦は山賊焼きとセットで買い物しつつ帰る
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楽しかった旅ももうおしまいです。
最後は松本インター近くのものぐさ太郎で昼食を食べます。
松本なので蕎麦を食べます。
そして山賊焼きもセットでいただきました。

This is the last of the fun trips.
Finally, we will have lunch at Monogusa-taro near the Matsumoto interchange.
I eat soba because it's Matsumoto.
I also had Sanzoku-yaki.

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60pでの撮影です。
編集はEDIUS X Proです。
A video camera is SONY HDR-PJ790V.

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I found this beautiful scenic spot near the National palace museum in Shilin. It is really worth the visit. I usually come here as early as 6:00 in the morning. Just gazing at the lake while listening the sound of birds chirping . This is a perfect spot for relaxing and staying in touch with nature.

You can visit here:
Address: Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, 111