Seeing Christ in the breaking of bread

The disciples on the road to Emmaus had multiple opportunities to recognize that it was Christ who was walking with them. They could’ve recognized Him when they first experienced His presence, when He asked them questions, or when He expounded Scripture to them (Luke 24:13-35).

But it wasn’t until Jesus took the bread, blessed, and broke it that they saw Him clearly. 1 John 3:2 states that in the future kingdom we will see Jesus “as He is.” Already today, though, through the breaking of bread and intimate moments of fellowship with the Risen Christ, our eyes can be opened to the reality of His presence.