PRAYER MOMENT
Friday 12 July 2013
BROTHER WILL BETRAY BROTHER
Pause. You are in
the presence of God.
Reading. “Brother
will betray brother … children will rise against their parents.” (Matt 10:16-23)
Reflection. Jesus
describes what happens in everyday life. The companion Old Testament reading
today is about how Joseph was betrayed by his brothers and sold into Egypt and
how the brothers deceived their father. One way or another these things happen
every day. What Jesus asks is that we “stand firm” and not panic. What we have
to say and do “will be given to us.” It should not arise out of our feelings of
revenge or resentment. It should arise from our patience and forgiveness. We
are call to wait on God.
Prayer. Jesus,
give me a heart like Joseph of old who endured much suffering but who waited
until you resolved things for him and for his brothers. Teach me to believe
that reconciliation and peace are waiting round the corner if I am patient and
stand firm. Amen.
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