PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 4 September 2017
FULFILLED
TODAY EVEN AS YOU LISTEN
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “This text is being fulfilled today
even as you listen.” (Luke 4:16-30)
Reflection. Our reading of Luke begins with Jesus’
announcement in his home town of the good news: the Lord’s favour for all the
people. And “he won their approval.” At least at first. They could not hold on
to the vision. They baulked at the price of their own freedom – as people have
done ever since. “My yoke is easy and my burden light” but it is still too much
to take on and they turn away. Their enthusiasm wanes and they reject him. We
face the same “today” every day: the choice to receive the good news or turn
away from it. What makes us so hesitant?.
Prayer. Lord, help us to welcome your
promise with joy and unite our minds, hearts and strength to yours. Amen.
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