The centurion shows us how faith really should be. Knowing that his servant would be healed just with by the Word of Jesus is all he needed. Give me the strength to live by God’s Word the same way.
Not only does our faith renew us, but it makes the Lord rejoice and delight. See how Jesus tells others of the importance and beauty of that faith. Wouldn’t we like Him to be pleased with our faith in Him.
Gospel Mt 4:18-22
Jesus calls us in many ways. Firstly to follow Him, directly and immediately. Notice the apostles did not languish or deliberate; they came when He called them. I wish I always made that call when faced with options during my day. To always take His way, to always follow His will.
Then He calls us in other ways too. It’s not enough for us to follow Him in silence, we have to bring others along the way. We too are called to be “fishers of men”. Sowing the seeds of The Word and His enduring love to others. Let me not have a silent day today. Let me proclaim His Word with some act or deed that says “I am a disciple.”
Gospel Lk 21:20-28
Those who have rejected Jesus will pay a price. There really is no shorthand for doing so. How do we internalize this … do we reject Jesus knowingly, or do we just sometimes misunderstand Him? This passage speaks directly to the times we reject Him knowingly and those that do so. There are consequences, although we try and avoid describing a “fire and brimstone” vengeful God. Just as in the Old Testament the prophecy of Destruction is followed by Restoration for those that follow him.
Jesus then describes the path of redemption and love, through His mission, and invites us to join him in safety and comfort for all times.
Daily prayers and meditations 