Sunday, 4 December 2016

WE HAVE SEEN STRANGE THINGS TODAY

PRAYER PAUSE


Monday 5 December 2016


WE HAVE SEEN STRANGE THINGS TODAY


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “They were all astounded and praised God, and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen strange things today.” (Luke 5:17-26)



Reflection. Each Advent day gives us a new photo in our album to look at. Here the kingdom breaks through the roof, literally, as “some men” lower a paralysed person on a stretcher into the midst of Jesus and the people, Faith is breaking through and Jesus’ response is to heal the whole person; inside first and then outside. It is a “sign” of what he has come to do, a sign of the kingdom of God. The people are astounded and use the understatement, “we have seen strange things.” But the kingdom will not come without sweat and this “high” moment is tinged with the resentment of the Pharisees.

Prayer. Lord, as we rejoice in the coming of your kingdom, help us to “gird our loins” as we struggle in hope. Amen.

































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