After the resurrection, something strange kept happening. People who knew Jesus didn’t recognize Him.
Mary Magdalene saw Him—and thought He was the gardener.
(Luke 24:16, John 20:14–15)
Two disciples walked with Him for miles—and didn’t know it was Him. (Luke 24:13–16)
How is that possible? The Bible tells us:
“Their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.” — Luke 24:16
This was intentional, and a lot of people miss it.
Jesus was revealing something powerful. He didn’t immediately reveal Himself by appearance…He revealed Himself through truth.
“Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself.” — Luke 24:27
And then—shortly after when He broke bread and handed it to them—
“Their eyes were opened…” — Luke 24:31
Not when they saw His face. But when they understood the Word.
This is powerful because it means recognizing Jesus is about revelation. It’s about understanding who He is through Scripture. That He IS The Word.
You can be close to Him…Walking with Him…
Hearing Him…And still not fully recognize Him until your eyes are opened.
And when they are—everything changes. ❤️
“Were not our hearts burning within us… while He opened to us the Scriptures?” — Luke 24:32
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”-John 1:1y a
