THEY LOOK LIKE TREES

PRAYER PAUSE

Wednesday 15 February 2017

THEY LOOK LIKE TREES

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “I can see people; they look like trees to me, but they are walking about.” (Mark 8:22-26)

Reflection. Mark continues his description of the disciples’ lack of perception. He uses this image of the man only partly cured of his blindness.. It is like Plato’s cave: they see shadows, not reality. We fast forward to our time and ponder how well we “see” today.  What is happening around us? Why are we failing to reduce poverty in Africa? Why are we failing in areas of our own lives, relationships maybe? How do we gain insight into the issues that affect us? Mark hammers the idea that we are often only seeing part of the story.  We are missing something and we do not even know what it is. But wisdom and knowledge are the gifs of the Spirit and are available for those who ask.

Prayer. Lord, help us to see. Give us insight into our personal and civic affairs. Amen.