Luke 24:45 "And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the scriptures."
On a number of occasions, Jesus had clearly taught His apostles about His death, burial, and resurrection. Obviously, the apostles did not understand what He was saying. It is easy for us, these many years later, to wonder how in the world they could have missed the fulfillment of the Lord's words as they unfolded right before their eyes. I believe though, that if we were in the apostles shoes (or sandals), we would not have caught all that Jesus said either. It is no wonder that after the resurrection that Jesus spent time in the word with His apostles. It was important that they have a clear understanding and comprehension of the scriptures. Jesus knew that things would not get easier for them, and that He would not be physically with them. The understanding and teaching of the word would become paramount. In these unstable last days it is of utmost importance that we wait upon our Lord's Holy Spirit to open His word to our hearts, that we might clearly discern the events of the day. Let's not miss what the Lord is doing!
