I read chapter 83 of the Desire of Ages today, and I was struck by one of Mrs. White's observations from the story of the Road to Emmaus. When the three travelers were reaching Emmaus, and the two men were heading to their place of lodging, Jesus acted as if he were going further, but the disciples pressed the invitation, "Stay with us, it is evening and the day is far spent." Luke 24:29. So Christ accepted the invitation.
From Desire of Ages, p. 800, "Had the disciples failed to press their invitation, they would not have know that their traveling companion was the risen Lord. Christ never forces His company upon anyone. He interests Himself in those who need Him. Gladly will He enter the humblest home, and cheer the lowliest heart. But if men are too indifferent to think of the heavenly Guest, or ask Him to abide with them, He passes on. Thus many meet with great loss. They do not know Christ any more than the disciples as He walked with them by the way."
I want to invite Jesus to come and spend time with me. Lord, help me to always invite you in to my heart, and help me not to be indifferent to think of You.
