Jesus Opens Our Eyes to Recognize Him

Jesus Opens Our Eyes to Recognize Him

From Bob Perry Prayer by Bob Perry

April 15, 2026 · 2 min

About this episode

This episode explores the theme of recognizing the presence of the risen Christ in our everyday lives.

The Focus: Recognizing the Risen Christ Scripture: Luke 24:30–32 This week in our “Risen Indeed” journey, we step onto the road to Emmaus, walking with the disciples blinded by confusion and sorrow. They didn’t recognize Jesus beside them until He broke bread at their table—and suddenly, their eyes were opened. How often do we miss His presence, tangled in our own routines, doubts, or disappointments? Yet Jesus is risen indeed, alive and present, longing to reveal Himself in the ordinary and the everyday. He meets us on the road, in our questions and struggles. He’s not far off, but walking right beside us—patient, gentle, waiting for the moment our hearts are ready to see. This week, let’s slow down. Let’s ask Jesus to open our eyes, to recognize His nearness in the signs in nature of a new season and in the kindness of others. The risen Lord is with us—may our hearts burn within us as we realize it. Let us pray: Risen Jesus, just as You opened the eyes of the disciples at Emmaus, open my eyes to see Your presence today. Break bread with me in the ordinary moments, and stir my heart with wonder at the signs of Your goodness around me. When I am slow to believe or distracted by…

People in this episode

Host: Bob Perry

Topics covered

  • recognizing Christ
  • spiritual awakening
  • faith journey
  • presence of Jesus
  • ordinary moments
  • prayer

Keywords

  • Jesus
  • Emmaus
  • recognition
  • prayer
  • spirituality
  • faith
  • Luke 24
  • ordinary moments
  • presence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Luke 24:30–32

Places: Emmaus

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