Gospel Lk 8:19-21

Hearing and acting. Acting and hearing. We hear the words often “What would Jesus have us do in this situation?” This can be very irritating if spoke out loud, like a Pharisee declaring.

“Look at me a holy man, I invoke God’s word to proclaim my own deeds”.

Rather, listen carefully to the situation at hand; with your heart not your ears. Then decide the action through God’s grace, operating in your heart and mind. Then you will see the words of today’s Gospel come to life. Quietly but with unfathomable transformative power.