Rise Up

Written By Betty Predmore

Luke 24:13-53 (April 29)

Our story of disbelief continues. This time it is two followers of Jesus who encounter him on their way to the village of Emmaus. They meet him after he has risen up from the tomb.

As they walk and talk with him, they do not even consider him to be Jesus. Even as they invite their new buddy to stay the night with them, they still see him as just a man.

It isn't until he breaks bread at their dinner that their eyes were opened and they recognized him.

They couldn't contain their excitement and headed straight to the Mighty 11 to tell them about their encounter.

Jesus appeared among them, and they were frightened, thinking him to be a ghost.

Once again, they needed to SEE the proof. So he showed them his nail scarred hands and feet. Only then could the joy and wonder fill them!

After having dinner with them and giving them clarity on the scriptures, Jesus walked with them to Bethany and blessed them.

After he blessed them, he rose up again, ascending to his place in heaven, leaving them waiting in anticipation for the Holy Spirit that Jesus promised would come to them.

Today's scripture shows us more doubt and disbelief. It reveals, as did yesterday's scripture, mankind's need for proof, the need to SEE in order to believe.

Followers of Christ rise up beyond that need and walk in the faith of what we know to be truth.

We aren't told exactly how long those men had to wait until the Holy Spirit appeared to them.

The blessing for us is that as soon as we invite him in, the Holy Spirit comes into our heart, transforming us into new creations.

Through this transformation we have the blessed and beautiful opportunity to rise:

To rise above the ugly in the world

To rise above our disbelief

To rise above our negative emotions and "stinking' thinkin"

To rise above the evil that tempts us everyday.

To rise to the challenge of living life in a way that imitates Christ.

This is the gift we receive from the Holy Spirit... so come on ladies, let's all RISE UP!


Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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