LISTENING TO THE VOICE OF GOD! ~ CookingFood.Org

“HONEY FROM THE ROCK”

Tuesday, 10^thJanuary 2017,

First Week in the Ordinary Time

Heb 2: 5-12;

Ps 8: 2, 5-9;

Mk 1: 21-28

LISTENING TO THE VOICE OF GOD!

As we enter into this First Week of Ordinary Time, we are given the image of Jesus teaching in the synagogue. We see Jesus begins his public ministry in a synagogue. He taught with authority much greater than their usual teachers. He is one who teaches with a new authority.

Jesus exercised His authority in His teaching not so much because He wanted to, but because He had to. This is who He is. He is God and when He speaks He speaks with the authority of God. He speaks in such a way that people know His words have transforming meaning. His words effect change in people’s lives. Even the unclean spirits recognized Jesus’ authority: “Why have You come? Have You come to destroy us? I know Who You are: the Holy One of God.”

This should invite each one of us to reflect upon the authority of Jesus in our lives. Do we see His words, spoken in Sacred Scripture, having an effect upon your life? Jesus desires to speak to you in your soul (synagogue) and be there speaking to you with authority. Let His words sink in and change your life.

Prayer: Lord, I open myself to You and Your voice of authority. Help me to allow You to speak with clarity and truth. As You do, help me to be open to allowing You to change my life. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.