Life throws hard balls like rejection, failure, grief, and times of hopelessness. But scripture reveals that Jesus never avoids being in these difficult places with us. In fact, it is in these very situations that he draws near. In this message, we hear the story of two discouraged men walking along a dusty road in despair. An encounter with Jesus on that road changes everything. He helps them see truth and find hope. In the midst of their doubts and spiritual blindness, Jesus draws near and reveals to them who he really is—and that he has been there all along. What dusty, difficult road are you traveling? Jesus is walking with you, but what is keeping you from meeting him there?