A DEEP IMPRESSION

PRAYER MOMENT

Tuesday 3 September 2013

A DEEP IMPRESSION

Reading. “His teaching made a deep impression on them because he spoke with authority.” (Luke 4:31-37)

Reflection. In the early days of Jesus’ ministry the people are astonished. “He speaks with authority.” And what particularly struck them was his power over evil spirits. A real engagement, a battle, with the forces contrary to God had begun. And the evil spirits knew it and were alarmed. “This is the beginning of the end for us.” But for Jesus the battle would have to take place in the heart of every person and would not be so simple. The evil spirits would not give in easily and would  try to spoil his progress - and ours - at every step. For the people of that time, and of ours, the struggle would be continuous and hidden.  

Prayer. Lord, teach me to struggle against the evil within me and in the world. The wheat and the weeds grow together. Teach me to be alert to the urgings of the good spirit and of the evil one. Amen