HE CAME TO SERVE

PRAYER PAUSE

Wednesday 15 March 2017

HE CAME TO SERVE

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”  (Matthew20:17-28)

Reflection. I instinctively resist change unless it is clearly in line with what I want. But if there is a hint that it will disturb me my first reaction is to resist. Jeremiah howled at the opposition he met as they plotted against him. Jesus knew that opposition as the constant shadow attached to his every word and action. And he knew that he had to go through with all the consequences of that opposition and breakthrough – an event we know as his resurrection. Our task too is to hold steady to the truth as we do our best to see it and not take the easy option of running with the crowd.

Prayer. Lord, help us to see the truth of every situation and follow it.  Amen.