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“HONEY FROM THE ROCK”

Daily Reflections

Friday, 28^th July 2017,

Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Ex 20: 1-17;

Ps 19: 8-11 (R) Jn 6:68;

Mt 13:18-23.

ROOTED IN CHRIST

Today's Gospel invites us to meditate on Jesus Christ, the sower of the Word of God. Christ calls us to listen to the Word of God and be led by it in our lives. In doing so, the seed planted in our hearts to Christ, his Word, will grow and bear fruit. The Parable of the Sower shows the power of the Word of God in those who receive it and who are ready to listen and implement. The parable of the sower concerns all Christians, especially those who are obliged to feed others with the Word of God as an instrument of Christ.

We see amongst us Christians identified in the Parable of the Sower as seed sown on a path, seed sown on rocky ground, seed sown in thorns, and seed sown in rich soil. The Christian who are not sown in rich soil lack roots. They professes faith in Christ when it’s well accepted by others, when it’s easy and convenient. But as soon as there is some challenge given to the Gospel, to the Word of God, and when following Christ is not popular, this person is quick to choose the culture over the Truth. This is a very real phenomenon in our day and age. The culture and the world as a whole are becoming more and more hostile toward the truth of our Christian faith. The world is becoming stronger, more influential, and appears to be winning the battle. The real problem stems from too many Christians who lack deep roots in their life of faith.

The ideal is to have the Word of God sown deep into our hearts where there is rich soil. When this happens, the Word grows and becomes strong and stable. And in the midst of a cultural or social “storm,” the Christian with deep roots and deep faith will not waver. Let us reflect, whether or not we are absolutely willing to stand with Christ. Let us pray that God will sink His roots down deep into your heart so that you will be unwavering no matter the cost.

Prayer: Lord, I desire that Your Word sink deep into my heart. I desire to stay strong in my faith no matter the cost. Help me to be radical in my faith and in my love in all things. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.