PRAYER PAUSE
Friday 13 October 2017
THE
KINGDOM OF GOD HAS OVERTAKEN YOU
Pause. Enter into the stillness
of God within.
Reading: “But if it is through the
finger of God that I cast our devils, then know that the kingdom of God has
overtaken you.” (Luke 11:15-26)
Reflection. The prophets, Malachy
yesterday, Joel today, saw the “Day of the Lord” in dire terms. It would be a
day of judgement. Jesus did not contradict them but his emphasis was on the day
as a moment of opportunity. Now is the moment to take the ball and run with it.
“Some of the people”, Luke tells us, could not accept Jesus’ words and actions
as coming from God and made the absurd claim that he casts out devils through
the power of the devil. Jessu ignores this highly offensive response and calls
on them to open their eyes and minds. Reactions out of fear, which seem to be
the stand of the current president of the world’s most powerful nation, rather
than trust come from this failure to take Jesus at his word.
Prayer. Lord, you have release us
from the prison of fear. Help us to enter the sunlight of your grace and
embrace the opportunities life offers us – seem they ever so small. Amen.
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