Hearts Ablaze, Motivation for and from the Word

Luke 24:25-27,32

Jesus said to them, "How unwise and slow are you to believe in your hearts all that the prophets have spoken! Did the Messiah have to suffer these things and enter into His glory?" Then begnning with Moses and all the Prophets, Jesus interpreted for them the things concerning Himself in all of Scriptures.
...So they said to each other, "Weren't our hearts ablaze within us while Jesus was talking with us on the road and explaining the Scriptures to us?"

Many people will tell you that the Bible is important to read day in and out, and I couldn't agree more. But as you and I both know - there are times when it is hard to pick up and read, and even to really get into. Now, one could talk much on how to study the word, but my intention isn't to go into that right now. You can learn more about that here. I simply want to make the observation from Scripture that it is meant to set our hearts ablaze for action and the Glorification of the LORD.

Basially, these two disciples were traveling after hearing that Jesus was no longer in the tomb on the third day. Upon traveling, Jesus encountered them but was disguised and posed a question regarding their thoughts on the tomb. They wanted to believe that Jesus was the Messiah but didn't really know how to react or feel. Still In disguise, Jesus explained "his view" on all the scriptures regarding Himself over their time walking. Once Jesus revealed to them (v31) whom He was, he disappeared from their sight.

Now, they take the time to recollect how passionate they were regarding Jesus and the scriptures as they heard and discussed.

• Daily we should share about Jesus, the scriptures, and our walks with the Lord with each other and those who don't know whether we are working, traveling, or simply at home with our friends and family. The Word of God brings life, motivation, and power through the Spirit giving us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of the things not of this world.
  

During this time they were discussing scriptures with Jesus, not knowing it was Him, their hearts were ablaze.

• Even though we are not experiencing Jesus' physical presence in our life, we know by faith that He is with us. Let us be spurred on by His presence though it's not empirically provided that He is there. You have assurance of Him through salvation by grace through faith. The Word was provided as power to those who believe.

Following their time recollecting their discussion with Jesus about the scriptures and the Glory that Jesus's sufferings brought about, they acted in faith to share with the other disciples in Jerusalem.

• With your heart ablaze from the Word, an action is provoked. Through the scriptures and personal opportunities to Glorify God, we are lead and empowered by the Spirit to act. (Eph 2:10)

This scripture was refreshing for me to read and I am thankful that through the Spirit it was revealed to me to write on this topic and remember the power of the Scripture. I am praying for those of you that read this that the Spirit will lead you to specific action and desire for the Word. As well as that you would experience the presence of the LORD though you cannot see Him.