What if we don't recognize the Presence?

 

It was a terrible time for the disciples.  Christ had been killed and they didn't know whether to flee or face their accusers. (Luke 24:13-35)  Returning home on that Sunday afternoon, the two disciples from Emmaus trudged with the heavy steps of those who know that all hope is gone!  They had to be second-guessing each other and Christ all at the same time!  All of a sudden another person came up and started questioning their questions and they kept their faces away from this intruder.  But the man kept talking--explaining and

"They were kept from recognizing him",--prophesying--giving reasons.  Some of their reservations began to melt away and they invited the intruder to their home upon their arrival there. 

 

As they sat down to break bread, the intruder became the host and they recognized him and his role.  And  then he vanished before their eyes.  The disciples, no longer weary, rushed the seven miles to Jerusalem where they could share the wonderful news.  Fear and trembling had given way to taking up their cross again and carrying it!

 

What if we fail to recognize the Presence or acknowledge him?