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“HONEY FROM THE ROCK”

Daily Reflections

Thursday, 16^thNovember 2017.

Thirty Second Week in Ordinary Time

Wis 7: 22 – 8: 1;

Ps 119: 89-91, 130, 135, 175 (R) 89;

Lk 17: 20-25.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD AMONGST US!

A four-year-old girl was standing with her grandfather beside a water well. They had just drawn water to drink. The little girl asked her grandfather, where does God live? The old man picked her up, Held her over the well and said, “Look down and tell me what you see. Seeing her reflection in the water, the little girl said I see myself.” Ah! Said her grandfather. That is where god lives – in you. It is in the human heart- where love is that God dwells. .

The Kingdom of God is among you! What does that mean? Where is the Kingdom of God and how is it that it’s among us? The Kingdom of God can be spoken of in two ways. At the final coming of Christ, at the end of time, His Kingdom will be permanent and visible to all. He will destroy all sin and evil and all will be made new. He will reign eternally and charity will govern every mind and heart. But, the Kingdom of God is already in our midst. It’s the Kingdom present by grace living in our hearts and present to us in countless ways every day.

First, Jesus longs to reign in our hearts and rule our lives. The key question is this: Do I let Him take control? He is not the sort of King who imposes Himself in a dictatorial way. He invites us to give Him Kingship of our lives. He invites us to let Him take full control. If we do that, He will issue commands to us which are commands of love. They will refresh us and renew us. Second, Jesus’ presence is all around us. His Kingdom is present every time and everywhere charity is present. His Kingdom is present every time grace is at work. God is alive in countless ways all around us. We must always strive to see this presence, be inspired by it and love it. No matter how far away God might seem to us, no matter how many problems nor how much suffering is in our lives, he wants us to relax. The kingdom of God, God himself is with us. Believe that, and life takes on new meaning and hope.

Reflect, today, upon the presence of the Kingdom of God present among you. Do you see it in your heart? Do you daily invite Jesus to rule your life? Do you acknowledge Him as your Lord? And do you see the ways He comes to you through your daily circumstances or in others and in your daily situations? Seek Him out constantly and this will bring joy to your heart.

Prayer: Lord, I invite You, today, to come reign in my heart. I give You complete control of my life. You are my Lord and my King. I love You and want to live in accord with Your perfect and holy will. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.