“HONEY FROM THE ROCK”
Monday, 12th December 2016,
Third Week of Advent
Memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Num 24: 2-7, 15-17;
Ps 24: 4-9;
Mt 21: 23-27
DO YOU ACCEPT THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS?
The Gospel today describes the conflict that Jesus had with the religious authority of the time, after he drove out the merchants from the Temple (Mt 21: 12-13). God Almighty, in the Person of Jesus the Eternal Son was teaching the Words of eternal life. He spoke with power and authority and everyone recognized that. But the chief priests and elders appeared to be angry and envious of Him, calling into question where He received His authority. This reveals how far the religious leaders were off track, they were clearly blind. They were not open to the truth and were not open to God’s plan of salvation. Instead, they were filled with self-centeredness, pride and envy. They feared, if they would acknowledge that John and Christ had a mission from heaven, they would lose their control and authority over the people.
We all have some authority. Even in a conversation between two persons, each one has certain power, a certain authority. If you were in the temple area where Jesus was speaking. What would your reaction to Him be like? Would you ignore Him? Would you be curious about Him? Would you be agitated by Him or envious? Or would you recognize His divine power, love and authority and seek Him out? We sometimes too in our life, deceive ourselves and escape from reality, we want to be in control and not allow God to bring renewal and change in our lives. Today, let us decide and be willing to accept the Power of God and to let Him author our lives into Joy and fullness.
Prayer: Lord, help me to hear Your divine voice every day. Help me to recognize You everywhere I go. And as I seek You out, help me to rejoice in finding You and react with complete confidence in all You say. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
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