As a follower of Jesus I often find myself in one of three places.

The first place is where I can be totally overwhelmed by what’s going on around me. Be it work, family, or current events. I become as caught up in the drama of the day as anyone and I can feel confused, frustrated, and seriously out of sorts.

The second place is where I am most of the time. This is when I get the feeling that despite what’s going on around me, there’s a bigger plan at work. Overwhemlings seem to right size, and I can get through things rather easily as I suspect all will work out.

And the third, more rare place is where I simply know that God is at work. These are my life’s ‘God moments’ - when I recognize that the force I suspect is at work becomes known to me.

The day after the Resurrection, St. Luke tells us the story of two people whose journey to a town called Emmaus mirrors this.

These people are not among the 12 disciples, but they are average folk. It is to them that Jesus came alongside and gradually made his presence known. It helps me remember that no matter where I am in my journey Jesus is near - and whatever impossible situation may threaten me, things will somehow work out.

Yes, Jesus walks alongside us, often unbidden and unrecognized. We live the life of faith when we walk with the notion that these three phases of the journey are common and oft-repeated. Where are you on the road to Emmaus? And why are you worried?