BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD! ~ CookingFood.Org

“HONEY FROM THE ROCK”

Daily Reflections

Tuesday, 10^thOctober 2017,

Twenty Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Jon 3: 1-10

Ps 130: 1-4, 7-8 (R) 3;

Lk 10: 38-42.

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD!

Today we hear of Prophet Jonah, who had to preach the destruction of Nineveh to its people, as a consequence of their sin. But, we also see how God is so concerned, If God really had willed their destruction, he would not have asked Jonah to go. God in fact wants them to repent and live! Also If Jonah had refused the privilege to become the mouth piece of God then he too would have incurred the judgment of God. God is slow to anger and abounds in love. If God had to mark our guilt who would survive? (Ps 130:1). The people of Nineveh made a right choice by mending their ways. God saw their efforts and saved them.

In the Gospel, Martha was doing Jesus a great service by serving Him through the preparation of their meal. This is what she was called to do and the service would have been an act of love. Mary, on the other hand, was fulfilling her role. She was called, at that moment, to simply sit at the feet of Jesus and be present to Him. Mary took the right place and chose to remain with Jesus.

At times, Jesus calls you to imitate Mary in that He wants you to daily stop your work and dedicate some time to Him and Him alone. Not everyone is able to go spend time before the Blessed Sacrament each day in silent prayer, but some are. However, you should seek to find at least some time of silence and solitude every day so as to sit at the feet of Jesus in prayer. Each one of us is called to make the right choice for our life. Make God your friend and you will enjoy his friendship forever.

Prayer: Lord, help me to hear You calling me to stop what I’m doing and to simply rest in Your divine presence. May I find those moments every day in which I can be refreshed in Your presence. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.