PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 8 January 2018, the
Baptism of Jesus
THE
FLICKERING FLAME
Enter
into the stillness of God within.
Reading: “He does not break the crushed
reed, nor quench the flickering flame.’” (Isaiah 42:1-7)
Reflection. The Christmas season ends with
the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. It is the moment he, as grown man, is
introduced to the world by the Father; “This is my Beloved Son in whom my soul
delights.” Then his mission is announced: “He will bring true justice.” But he
will not do it by force but by moving people through inspiration and persuasion
to change their ways. If they falter “he will not crush them.” If they are
trying to respond but continually failing “he will not quench their wavering flame”
but will faithfully pursue the plan of the Father until “true justice” is
established on the earth. That is what we are involved in, year by year, day by
day. We do our bit, building on the work of others. We will not see the final
picture. It is enough that we do our part.
Prayer. Lord, help us to work for
your kingdom, labouring with you in joy and confidence in all the demands of
our world today.. Amen
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