YOU SEE THEM BUD

PRAYER MOMENT 

Friday 28 November 2014

YOU SEE THEM BUD

                     

Pause. Be still in God’s presence.

Reading: “Think of the fig tree and indeed every tree. As soon as you see them bud you know that summer is now near.” (Luke 21:29-33)

Reflection. Jesus describes this budding fig tree as a parable. It is a sign of expectancy. We have an aloe in our garden and it is currently full of buds. We interpret signs and live in expectancy of their fulfilment. Our readings this week have been heavy in the expectancy of the final revelation of God after times of great trial. This can mean nothing to us if we do not draw it down into our own lives and live in expectancy. God is working to surprise us every day. But if we are not expecting him we won’t notice. If we don’t see the signs his surprises will pass us by. One of the saddest things is to enter an old people’s home and see people sitting around with vacant looks on their faces. They are not expecting anything, except perhaps their next meal. The invitation to be open to surprise involves a habit of watching and being attentive to people and signs all around us..

Prayer. Lord, teach us to be open to your coming each day and in so many different ways. Amen.  

David Harold-Barry SJ