PRAYER PAUSE
Tuesday 10 January 2017
WHAT IS MAN?
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “What is man that you should spare a
thought for him, the son of man that you should care for him?” (Hebrews 2:5-12)
Reflection. The letter to the Hebrews ponders
the dignity of human beings. They (we) are placed at the head of creation “in
command of everything.” The earth is the tool of every woman and man to mould
and make into a new creation that reflects the plan and glory of God, who gave
it to us that we might rejoice in it and through it find our way to him. And
the author of the letter sees Jesus as the one who comes to lead the way “into
the sanctuary”, that is, into the way of making the whole of creation reflect
the love and compassion of the Father. He is excited as he sees us succeeding
through the coming of Jesus who is with us and marks out the way forward.
Prayer. Lord, you
are “the Way” and we rejoice as we enter this new year, trusting that you will
guide us through your Spirit to choose wisely. Amen
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