Whenever Jesus Joins Our Conversation

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Doula Faith

Conversation
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25

One of my favorite chapters in the Bible is Luke 24. It tells the story of Jesus appearing to two of His disciples on the day of His resurrection. The two were perplexed, confused, and discouraged concerning the crucifixion and were discussing it on their way to Emmaus. Suddenly, Jesus, whom they did not recognize, joined them and asked what they were talking about. As they poured out their grief and disappointment, Jesus began to expound the scriptures explaining why the Messiah had to suffer, die, and on the third day rise from the dead. He admonished them for not remembering; He had told them these things while He was with them before His death.

This reminds me of what happens when I meet with my friend. On these occasions, we will meet for lunch or coffee and discuss the topic of the day. But before we start any discussion, we remember to thank the Lord for our time together and invite Him to join us. Sometimes we share our personal trials, disappointments, frustrations, and the latest world crisis. The mood will darken as we try desperately to analyze the state of affairs. Then suddenly, the discussion takes a radical right turn as scriptures begin to permeate our minds.

We are always amazed at how, in the midst of a perplexing conversation, the Lord is always faithful to join us with His Word. When we allow Jesus to break in on our conversation, He is ready to break open the scriptures, as we break bread, illuminating our perspective until it becomes His.

Before we know it, the minutes have turned into hours, and it’s time to go our way, with our hearts at peace and joyful with the love He shared that day. (Luke 24:32)

“They asked each other,“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

Context:    Luke 24: 1-53 

Coming Soon: How to Meet Together and Disciple One Another in Jesus Christ

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The Easter Lily

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Doula Faith

Lily -Shushannah (Hebrew) symbolically represents purity, beauty, and renewal.

The beautiful white trumpet-shaped Lily in scripture is related to how Jesus views His Church. In Song of Songs, the bride of the King knows who she is to her beloved. She sees herself as the Lilly of the Valley, and the King sees her beauty in contrast to others as the thorns.

Song of Solomon 2:1-2

She

“I am a rose of Sharron, a lily of the valleys.”

He

“Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women.”

The thorns represent sinners or unbelievers. . Christ makes the believer righteous through Faith in Him. White speaks of purity.

In Matthew 6:28 the lily represents Trusting God. Resting in God’s provision.

“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.”

The lily speaks of spiritual growth and renewal and the promise of resurrection in Christ. Just as the lily’s bulb is buried in the ground and then breaks forth as a green shoot in newness of life, so did Christ’s death bring life. He rose from the grave and was glorified. And this resurrection is promised to all who become His offspring.

Finally, the trumpet-shaped lily is seen as proclaiming Christ’s victory over death.

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Inexpressable Joy!

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Doula Faith

Artist Brandi Ramirez

Happy Resurrection Day!

Shane and Shane – “Fullness of Joy”

“But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART”—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth, he confesses, resulting in salvation.”
Romans 10: 8-10

Let’s imagine you were searching for a way to pay off your debts and also the debts of those you love. And one day you discovered in your own back yard a gold mine. Would not the prospect of how this discovery would enrich your life bring you much relief and joy? You could hardly contain your excitement and wouldn’t you be overcome to share the awesome news? Matthew 13:45-46

This is exactly what occurred with two of Jesus’ disciples on the day of His resurrection. They were leaving Jerusalem walking to a village named Emmaus discussing the crucifixion and how it was said by some women Jesus was no longer dead. But either they did not recall His promise to be raised from the dead, or they doubted His Word. Suddenly, Jesus appeared unrecognized and walked with them, asking them the reason for their sadness and the event of their discussion. When they expressed their disappointment concerning His death He began to admonish them for not believing what the prophets had said in the scriptures concerning why He had to suffer and die and then be raised alive after three days. Along the way, He expounded the scriptures and pointed to the prophets who foretold His coming. When they finally arrived at their destination they were no longer in doubt but “believed”. (Luke 24)

While they shared a meal, Jesus broke the bread and suddenly they recognized Him before He disappeared. And so it was just as Jesus broke the bread and blessed it, He also broke open the Word to their understanding of what was said about Him throughout the scriptures. Their excitement and joy was so great they returned to tell the other disciples what they had heard and seen.
So it is when someone comes to the place of recognizing God’s Word as the Truth concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the forgiveness of their sins, they also realize the debt of their sin has been paid and they can’t wait to share with someone the good news.
It is not a legalistic work concerning confessing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior but rather the natural response from someone who has first believed it with their mind and heart. It is the evidence of someone “born again” into the Kingdom of God where there is inexpressible joy! For out of the mouth of babes there is much praise.
(Luke 19: 37-40, Matthew 21:16)

Do you believe Jesus Christ is Lord with the assurance of the forgiveness of your sin which guarantees you eternal life? Or do you doubt this Truth? If you believe, there will be a time you will also confess it, for you won’t be able to contain the good news.

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