TAKE POSSESSION OF THE KINGDOM

PRAYER PAUSE  

Monday 19 February 2018

TAKE POSSESSION OF THE KINGDOM

Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “Come, you whom my Father has blessed, take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world.” (Matthew 25:31-46)

Reflection. After some days of introduction, the course of Lent kicks in with a reflection on our relationships. How do we relate to others? Do we give value to the fundamental call of the Good News: “love one another as I have loved you.” It is there in the prescriptions of Moses; “you must not deal deceitfully with your neighbour” (Leviticus 19). And Jesus gives details about developing a compassionate heart towards those who hunger, thirst, lack the necessities of life or are in pain or isolation. Those who respond become the “inheritors” of the kingdom. It is noticeable Jesus does not say, “you must believe or be baptised,” but it maks it a whole deal easier. In fact, to be a disciple of Jesus urges us towards compassion for others.

Prayer. Lord, give us a compassionate heart this Lent. Help us to see the pain of people, especially those within reach of us. And help us to have the courage to act.  Amen.