St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI - April 23rd, 2023

They were so disappointed. Their beloved teacher was dead. They thought he was going to restore Israel’s glory, and life would be amazing. We too become disappointed when life here leads to suffering and then death. Yet as that “stranger” unfolded the Scriptures before them on the way to Emmaus, their hearts burned within them. Their dismay was turned upside down as they listened to their risen Lord. They urged him to stay. As we listen to him today, the same happens for us. Easter brings us hope!