We were walking to Emmaus
On this Sunday.
Our teacher and friend
Was killed the other day.
He spoke words of wisdom
And kept us fully fed
With just two fish
And five loaves of bread.
We couldn’t stop thinking
How He lived His life.
Then another man
Came along our side.
We asked Him where He’s been,
And not heard of the loss
That they took our friend
And nailed Him to a cross.
We thought He was the one –
The Messiah at long last.
Who would redeem Israel
Prophesied in the past.
Now we’re hearing news
That He may be alive.
How is this possible?
Our unbelieving hearts cried.
Then this man said to us
“Oh, foolish ones, indeed,
With your hardened hearts
And slow to believe.”
Then He began to tell
All the prophets foretold.
Regarding the Messiah.
Yet our eyes did not behold.
He joined us for dinner
And when He broke the bread,
Our eyes were opened
Our Lord was not dead!
He suddenly disappeared.
Our hearts burned inside.
The news we heard is true.
Jesus is alive!