“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)

As soon as Jesus revealed himself to the Disciples at Emmaus, He disappeared from their presence. The Disciples immediately packed their baggage and returned to Jerusalem that same night to give testimony of the risen Lord to the rest of the Disciples. This is the beginning of the work of Grace in our life - understanding who Jesus really is, the reason for his coming, His death, His resurrection and later in the scripture – His ascension. Have you truly encountered the risen Christ? Unfortunately, so many Christians are still on the way to Emmaus, some are yet to recognize the Lord in their Christian journey! Whoever has personally experienced in his heart the power of Christ’s resurrection and comfort of redemption, cannot help but testify to others about it. Are you ready to testify concerning the Master and Lord of the universe?

Note that when these Disciples encountered Jesus, their gloom, their sadness, their doubt and thoughts of unbelief were driven away. So it is in the life of every Christian, it goes from sorrow to happiness, from weakness to strength, from doubt to faith, and then from faith to faith, from strength to strength, from joy to joy, from light to light, from certainty to certainty. This is the power of Grace which overwhelms us when our hearts are truly open to receive Jesus, His commandments and teachings. The word of God today teaches us to open our hearts to receive Jesus, believe in Him as Lord and savior, then testify to the whole world concerning Him. You cannot preach the risen Christ, except you have encountered Him. Pray today for the Holy Spirit to reveal Christ to you; ask the Lord to take hold of your hearts that you may know the Christ and to experience the power of His Grace. Grace opens the door to all things!

Lord Jesus Christ, I open my heart to receive thy Grace today. I believe your power is made perfect in weakness, therefore, I declare your power now rests on me. Lord, by thy power, I surmount my fears and my doubts. Lord, I decree my Faith is secured and enlarged to withstand every opposing power or force against thy knowledge, power and Spirit. Today, I declare I am strong, healed and rich. AMEN.