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Remember your walk to Emmaus and all the people that served you. Remember your candlelight and the people who came just to show you the love of Christ. Remember how you saw Jesus on everyone’s face, well you can also be that person for someone else. We are always in need of teamers and sponsors to be able to continue this important ministry.

What will your 4th day legacy be?

The King will answer them,” Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” Mathew 25:40

We all return home after a walk to Emmaus exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. This happens whether we are a pilgrim or a team member. We want the atmosphere to continue always, but it’s not going to happen. How do we keep it going? Christ is re-presented to us on a weekend, we are told that whatever we do in love, we have done it to and for him. Each day we are a friend, parent, spouse, teacher, truckdriver and fishermen, we serve our communities in many ways. You may feel that your position in life is not important but that is not true if we are doing God’s work. All things done in love count for good.

Think about this: the Sequoia tree’s survival depends on their root system. Unlike many trees that grow deep roots, Sequoias have a shallow root system. The root system grows over a considerable area and links with the roots of other Sequoias, creating an interconnected network. In essence they hang onto one another. The interconnection of roots enables them to stay upright through fierce storms. Where can you serve Christ in the Emmaus community to keep us strong? Please give others the gift someone gave you and let our roots spread and connect with other believers to survive this storm.

In the words of Ricardo Hardison:

“I looooove Emmaus.”
 

Many of us can echo that sentiment—even in challenging seasons. Watching transformation unfold in both Team members and Pilgrims as we encounter Jesus face to face is something we cherish.

But Ricardo once did something I’ll never forget. As he walked down the aisle pointing at each woman, he said,

“I’m here because of you.”
 

Then turning back, with deeper conviction in his voice, he said:

“I’m here in hell because you didn’t tell me about Jesus.”
 

That moment deeply convicted me. How many opportunities have I let slip by? How many people have I failed to share Jesus with?

My drive changed. I still love Emmaus, but I love Jesus more. Emmaus itself doesn’t save souls—Jesus does.

Let’s be driven by Colossians 3:15–17, 23–24:

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts... Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly... And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus… Work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord...”
 

DeColores,
Ramona