PRAYER MOMENT
Monday
16 December 2013
A DOG IN THE MANGER
Pause. Be still in
the presence of God..
Reading. “What
authority have you for acting like this?” (Matt 21:23-27)
Reflection. The
Jewish leaders ask this question of Jesus not because they are interested in
his answer but because it is a ploy to trap him. The chief priests and the
elders consistently appear as people interested in their own power and position
and unwilling to listen to the message of Jesus with an open mind and heart.
They were like the proverbial dog in the manger which enjoys the soft hay to
lie on but cannot eat the hay and will not allow the ox, which wants to eat it,
to come near. Woe to those in authority who do not use their position to grow
in the spirit themselves and block the way for others who wish to do so.
Prayer. Lord
Jesus, bless our teachers, our leaders, all those in authority and help us all to
open doors to others so that we grow in your way with and through them. Lead us
all, as your people, to the fullness you promise. Amen.
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