PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 5
September 2016, John Bradburne anniversary 1979
THEY WERE
FURIOUS
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “His arm was restored. But they were
furious and began to discuss the best way of dealing with Jesus.” (Luke 6:6-11)
Reflection. The blindness that pervades the
gospel seems strange to us. Why could they not see that Jesus had come to free
people from darkness and lead them into the light of God? They are furious
because he challenges their agenda. Restoring sight in the gospels is always a
sign of the in-breaking kingdom but then, as now, they resist. There is fury in
Syria and Zimbabwe when someone tries to question why things are the way they are.
Could they not be different? Such a question provokes a furious response. In
our own small way we are each called to be open to the challenges of the gospel
revealed in the details of our daily life.
Prayer. Lord, enable
us to welcome your healing touch in the challenges that face us each day. Amen
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