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Hope in Unexpected Twists and Turns


Hawk's Nest Overview

" Now on that same day 
two of disciples were going to a 
village called Emmaus, 
about seven miles[ from Jerusalem, 
and talking with each other 
about all these things that had h9appened." 

The Hawk’s Nest is a scenic, cliff-hanging stretch of NY State Route 97 offering dramatic views of the Delaware River.

 Originally a one-lane dirt road built in 1859, it is known for bald eagle sighting, scenic overlook, and its twists and turns.

 "Just as the Hawk’s Nest Road winds unpredictably, so too do our days.

 For example, one day started off unpredictably, with the electrician arriving at 7:30, followed by the plumber at 8:30, and then a sincere thank you note delivered in person at 9.

 "Our current polarized society creates complex, unexpected twists and turns that are difficult to navigate."

The Emmaus Road story is one of hope in times of twists and turns. 

The first unexpected twist and turn happen a grieving disciples discuss what has just happened, hoping to make sense, when Jesus himself joins them on their journey.

 The unexpected twists and turns continue as Jesus, using Moses and the prophets, explains the necessity of him being lifted into glory.

 In yet another unexpected twist and turn, when the disciples offer to host a meal for their guest, Jesus reverses the event and hosts the disciples by offering and sharing bread.

 Finally, when Jesus takes, blesses, and shares the bread, everything changes, because in this simple act at an ordinary table we get a glimpse of Jesus’ transformative kingdom.

 The hope in our unexpected twists and turns is that when the bread is blessed, broken and shared, we see that Jesus has been with us all along.

God is with us always in our unexpected twists and turns.


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