Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Wednesday of the 2nd week in Lent

Wednesday March 11, 2009 of the 2nd week in Lent

Readings; Jeremiah 18: 18-20 Psalm 31 Matthew 20: 17-28
Psalm Response: “Save me O Lord, in Your Kindness”

When God chose Jeremiah to be His spokesperson, His prophet, he was just a kid, he complained; not imbued with the knowledge of the sages and scribes; and, he was tongue-tied. He, therefore, was reluctant to accept the position.
God assured him, He would guide him every step of the way, his every word, help his writings and He would remain with him in all his efforts all the days of his life.
Sounds like the familiar refrain, “Do not be afraid, I am with you”.
Here, Jerry complains about his mistreatment at the hands of the king’s henchmen and cohorts. They are out to get him, because he predicts a dire result from their apostasy.
When Jesus told His disciples, “Do not be afraid, I am with you until the end of the world, just like Jeremiah, He didn’t mean He would be physically present but in the Spirit. He has never left!
This should be consolation to those who have faith. Otherwise, apparently things are on a steep slope, iced by problems we can’t solve.

Moms all over the world and since the beginning of time, are with their children always.
Zebedee’s wife and the mother of James and John, decided to ask for the spot of CEO and CIO in the coming incorporation of His Kingdom.
Christ wanted to know if they were ready to devote their lives to the ultimate goal of helping others become imitators of Him.
She thought He wanted to share a cup of wine., not the death He had just predicted for Himself.
Do you think you could say “yes” to His call?

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