SERMON NOTES WITH APPLICATION

Series Theme: I Got It

“Aha, I Can Finally See”

Luke 24:13–32 (KJV)Overall Theme: Hidden Manna

🔍 BIG IDEA

Sometimes we don’t recognize that Jesus is walking right beside us — until something opens our eyes. The story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus shows us how God meets us in our confusion, reveals Himself through His Word, and provides what we need even when we don’t see Him clearly.

POINT 1: GOD MEETS ME WHERE I AM (vv. 13–16)

Two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem, sad and disappointed. They thought Jesus was gone for good. But Jesus shows up on their road — the one leading away from hope — and walks right beside them.

Truth: God doesn’t wait for you to “get it together.” He comes to you right where you are — in your doubts, in your disappointment, in your confusion.

For Christians: Even when you can’t feel Him, God is walking with you. Keep walking — He’s there in the conversation.

For Non-Christians / Seekers: You don’t have to find God — He’s already looking for you. God walks your road too.

💡 Practical Application:

• When life feels like it’s going nowhere, pause and ask, “Lord, are You walking with me in this?”

• Look for God in ordinary moments — on your way to work, in a quiet drive, in a hard talk.

• Encourage others who are struggling by reminding them: God will meet you where you are.

  
  

POINT 2: GOD’S REVELATION IS IN THE ENGAGEMENT OF HIS WORD (vv. 17–27)

Jesus listens to their hearts first — then He opens the Scriptures. He helps them see what they’d been missing all along. As they walk, the Word starts to work inside them: “Didn’t our hearts burn within us?”

Truth: Sometimes the Word doesn’t change your situation right away, but it changes your sight. When you spend time with Scripture, you start to see life differently.

For Christians: Don’t rush your reading — walk with the Word. Let God’s Word interpret your disappointment.

For Non-Christians / Seekers: If you’re curious about God, start by getting to know His story. You’ll find yourself in it too.

💡 Practical Application:

• Make time each day to “walk with the Word.” Read slowly. Reflect. Ask: What is God showing me about Himself today?

• Join a Bible study or talk about Scripture with a friend — God often reveals Himself through conversation.

• When your heart feels cold, open the Bible and ask: “Lord, make my heart burn again.”

POINT 3: GOD IS ALWAYS PROVIDING (vv. 28–32)

When they reach Emmaus, Jesus acts like He’s going farther — but they invite Him to stay. At the table, He breaks the bread... and suddenly, their eyes are opened. They finally see Him — and realize He’s been there all along.

Truth: God never forces Himself on you. But when you invite Him in, you’ll see that He’s been providing for you the whole time.

For Christians: God shows up in your everyday tables — not just at church. Every meal, every moment can be sacred.

For Non-Christians / Seekers: Sometimes the simple act of inviting God in changes everything. He meets you in your home, not just a holy place.

💡 Practical Application:

• Before a meal or moment, take a second to thank God: “Lord, open my eyes to see You here.”

• Be generous — share what you have. God often reveals Himself through acts of hospitality.

• Remember: when you invite Jesus into your life, He’ll open your eyes to the blessings already around you.

TAKEAWAY

When the disciples finally saw Jesus, they said, “Did not our hearts burn within us?” The “aha” moment comes when we realize God has been walking, talking, and providing all along.

💭 You might not see Him yet — but He’s already on your road.

💬 Keep walking. Keep talking. Keep breaking bread.

🌄 And soon, like them, you’ll say, “Aha, I finally can see!”

🔑 KEY THEMES UNDER “I GOT IT” & “HIDDEN MANNA”

• I Got It: Spiritual sight comes not from perfect understanding, but from walking with Jesus long enough to recognize His presence.

• Hidden Manna: God feeds your soul in quiet, hidden moments — not always in grand miracles, but in the breaking of everyday bread.