“O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all the prophets have spoken! … Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. (Lk.24:25-27)
Later they reflected, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” (Lk.24:32)
Lord Jesus, I identify with these “slow-hearted” friends. It was the afternoon of your resurrection; you were alive, and they didn’t realize it. I know you’re alive yet often fret and vex like you’re in your tomb, not on your throne. I’d love a fresh case of “Gospel-Heartburn” like you gave them. Let us see more of you everywhere in the Bible; for you are the meaning and magnificence of every portion of Scripture—the emphatic “Yes!” to every promise God has made.
Open the eyes of our hearts to see you joyfully enthroned this very April 2026 Monday—ruling over earth’s kings, working in all things for our good, passionately engaged in making all things new. Jesus, because you were raised from the dead everything is going to be okay. Maybe not by the end of this week—but most definitely on the perfect Day.
That’s not pie in the sky; it’s grace on the ground, hope for today, and peace in our hearts. It’s what Gospel-Heartburn creates in the lives of those “infected” with such a glorious malady. The only reason we can honor your command, “Don’t be anxious about anything” (Phil.4:6) is because you’re not, Jesus. You “sweat” nothing.
You aren’t nervously pacing the hallways of heaven; you are faithfully “gracing” our lives with your presence, sovereignty, and love. Jesus, one Day the entire cosmos will be filled with your glory. Until then, give us more peace than we can explain and contain as we love, serve, and trust you. Thank you and So Very Amen.
