10/07/2026
There are moments on the journey of faith when we’re afraid to take the next step.
Afraid of what God might ask of us. Afraid to let go. Afraid of what we might discover when we become quiet enough to truly listen.
And yet, we walk.
That is part of what makes the Walk to Emmaus so beautiful.
For three days, we step away from the familiar and enter a place where God has room to speak. We walk alongside brothers and sisters in Christ. We share stories, worship, pray, listen, laugh, cry, and discover again that we were never meant to walk this journey alone.
Psalm 56:3 says:
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Not if I am afraid. When.
Because fear is part of being human.
The disciples on the road to Emmaus knew what it was like to be afraid, confused, disappointed, and uncertain about what came next. They were walking with Jesus, yet they didn’t recognize Him.
How often are we the same?
We wonder where God is in the middle of our circumstances, when perhaps He is closer than we realize—walking right beside us.
The beauty of the Walk to Emmaus is that God often uses the people around us to remind us of His presence. A prayer. A testimony. A quiet conversation. A song. A shared meal. An unexpected act of grace. A brother or sister who simply sits beside us and says, “You’re not alone.”
And somewhere along the way, our hearts begin to burn again.
We may arrive carrying fear, questions, burdens, and uncertainty.
But we leave reminded:
Jesus is walking with us. Grace is carrying us. The body of Christ surrounds us. And we can trust God with whatever comes next.
The Walk to Emmaus doesn’t mean the road ahead will be easy.
It means we don't have to walk it alone.
So if you're afraid today, take the next step.
Trust Him with the road you can see—and especially with the road you can't.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” — Psalm 56:3
And perhaps someday, when we look back on this part of the journey, we'll realize what the disciples discovered on that road:
He was there all along. ❤️
De Colores! 🌈
