A VOICE WAS HEARD LAMENTING

PRAYER PAUSE

Wednesday 28 December 2016, The Holy Innocents

A VOICE WAS HEARD LAMENTING

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loudly lamenting; it was Rachel weeping for her children, refusing to be comforted because they were no more.” (Matt 2:13-18)

Reflection. It was Ramah but it could be Alleppo. It is anywhere where the innocent suffer because of human jealousy and greed. Why do the innocent suffer? It is one of the oldest questiona and is still with us. But the killing cannot halt God’s purpose. He brings about what he intends. The child survives. The child will endure much suffering but he will achieve his purpose. Despite so much suffering in the world God is at work. He will do what he intends to do and bring victory out of suffering. These few words skate over many questions but they will have to do for now.

Prayer. Lord, strengthen our faith to believe that you are at work despite all the terrible suffering of vulnerable people today. Hasten the day of their relief.Amen.