Invited? staying?

"So they drew near to the village to which they were going.  He acted as if he were going further, but they urged him strongly, saying "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them." (Luke 24:28--29 ESV)

I must confess this Scripture is part of one of my favorite "stories" of the New Testament.  It is the story of two Disciples walking to Emmaus and Jesus joins them.  They don't recognize Jesus but enjoy the conversation so much they invite Jesus to "stay."  I think we can be walking and not recognize Jesus is walking right beside us.

At a meeting I was at, this weekend, something different was pointed out.  It is something I think each of us should be thinking about.  These Disciples have not "yet" recognized Jesus but the "invite" Jesus to stay with them.  Jesus had acted "as if he were going further" but he, AFTER being invited, "went in to stay with them."  So..... I want to ask you.........  Do you recognize Jesus is walking with you?  Have you invited Jesus IN?  Something to think about because Jesus DOES want to "stay."