There are times we struggle with the truth. It could be something as simple as that which is too painful to revisit, or too fantastical to be true.

In the age of modern online scams, there is an adage that suggests, “If it is too good to be true, then it is more than likely not.” Caution aside, not all is what it seems.

This is where we have a choice. We can choose to ignore the situation or to confront it head-on. As we do not live in a simplistic binary world, we are also aware that there can be many points in between.

For those walking to Emmaus, it seems that they were in the camp of “how can this be true?” Then the stranger walking with them explains what had happened and why.

The disciples later say, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he spoke?” Another question.

It was in the ordinary moment of hospitality that they realised the nature of the person travelling with them. In the breaking of the bread, they have the ‘a-ha!’ moment, and recognise Jesus in the breaking of the bread.

In our faith journey, sometimes we simply need to be walking alongside others on their faith journey and allow them to come to Jesus when they recognise his presence. That may take a lifetime, for others, it may be in the simple act of sharing bread and giving thanks.

Where are you on your pilgrimage?