Mark 16:12 (KJV)
After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.
Gill suggests that this "form" may have referred to Jesus’ habit or attire. If He presented Himself as a gardener to the women, He may have appeared as a scribe to the two on the road.
There have been many occasions when those accustomed to seeing me in a suit and tie did not recognize me in casual clothing. Just a few weeks ago, my wife and I dropped in unannounced at the church I had pastored for 25 years. (I retired just less than a year ago.) We had rushed into town for a medical appointment, and there was no time to dress as I normally would for a church service.
I was speaking with one of the men in the church when another man—whom I have known for more than 25 years—approached from behind. He greeted and shook hands with the other gentleman. As I extended my hand to him, he shook it politely but continued on to be seated by his wife, not realizing who I was. A moment later, he returned with a smile, reached out again, and said, “Brother McKenzie, I didn’t recognize you!”
Considering that Jesus had been crucified and that He may have presented Himself differently than they expected, it’s easy to understand why the disciples didn’t recognize Him at first. It’s not that He looked completely different—for they did recognize Him eventually—but they weren’t expecting to see Him under those circumstances, perhaps appearing in a manner unfamiliar to them.
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Would You Recognize Him? Seeing Jesus in Unexpected Ways
Have you ever failed to recognize someone out of context? Just like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we can sometimes miss what’s right in front of us. Comment below—has this ever happened to you?
Read Luke 24:13-35 and write down one way Jesus has revealed Himself in your life recently.
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Mark 16:12 (KJV) Would You Recognize Him?
