 | Daily Bible Reflections
for September 27, 2011 |
|  Dear Lordie,
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| | Godspeak “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” – Zechariah 8: 23 I always like talking with my friend Rene P. Whether we are talking casually or discussing serious stuff, he always seems to bring messages from the Lord. One January, we met to discuss about a transaction I made. I was set on discussing what best investment I could make and what strategies I could take. My mind was on business. In the course of our conversation, he managed to encourage me to seek God’s will and plan first, instead of planning ahead and asking God to bless my plans. What I didn’t tell him was that I was having some difficulty plotting my direction for the year. I was usually all set by the end of December but not this time. And then there he was, telling me what I forgot to do. I saw Rene’s face. I heard Rene’s voice. But God spoke to my heart through him. One research says that women speak 20,000 words while men speak about 7,000 in a day. How many of these are words from the Lord? Jun Asis (mabuting.balita@gmail.com) 27 REFLECTION: When people hear you talk, do they hear God speaking? May the words that come out of my mouth come from You, oh Lord. | |
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| | COMPANION | 1st READING The prophet Zechariah looks forward to a time when Israel will be the spiritual center of the world. While in a spiritual sense this has happened with the coming of Christ, it still awaits a more literal fulfillment when, as St. Paul tells us, the whole of Israel will be saved. That will usher in the fulfillment of the Messianic Kingdom and bring about a world of peace. Zechariah 8:20-23 20 Thus says the LORD of hosts: There shall yet come peoples, the inhabitants of many cities; 21 and the inhabitants of one city shall approach those of another, and say, “Come! let us go to implore the favour of the LORD”; and, “I too will go to seek the LORD.” 22 Many peoples and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem and to implore the favor of the LORD. 23 Thus says the LORD of hosts: In those days ten men of every nationality, speaking different tongues, shall take hold, yes, take hold of every Jew by the edge of his garment and say, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.” P S A L M Psalms 87:1-3, 4-5, 6-7 R: God is with us. 1 His foundation upon the holy mountains 2 the LORD loves, the gates of Zion, more than any dwelling of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are said of you, O city of God! (R) 4 I tell of Egypt and Babylon among those that know the LORD; Of Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia: “This man was born there.” 5 And of Zion they shall say: “One and all were born in her; and he who has established her is the Most High LORD.” (R) 6 They shall note, when the peoples are enrolled: “This man was born there.” 7 And all shall sing, in their festive dance: “My home is within you.” (R) G O S P E L As Jesus makes His way to Jerusalem to begin the final weeks of His earthly life, He visits a Samaritan village. The people do not welcome Him as they know He is traveling to Jerusalem and they have a lot of hatred and resentment to the authorities there. James and John want Him to call down fire from heaven upon them in revenge. Jesus rebukes them as His mission is to invite people to repentance and new life, not to force it onto them. ALLELUIA R: Alleluia, alleluia The Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. R: Alleluia, alleluia Luke 9:51-56 51 When the days for Jesus to be taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, 52 and he sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, 53 but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem. 54 When the disciples James and John saw this they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” 55 Jesus turned and rebuked them, 56 and they journeyed to another village. my reflections t h i n k : Jesus’ mission is to invite people to repentance and new life, not to force it onto them. God’s special verse/thought for me today________________ _________________________________________________________
T O D A Y ’ S BLESSING LIST Thank You Lord for: ____________________________________ _______________________________________________________ READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Ezekiel 17-20 Ezekiel 17-20 | |
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| | SABBATH | NEVER GIVE UP ON ANYBODY John the Evangelist mentions in 4:9 the enmity between Jews and Samaritans. Hence, the rejection that Jesus and His disciples got from the people of Samaria was really expected. This makes us wonder why in today’s Gospel He still decided to pass through that town which has nothing but hostility for them. This will lead us to understand an essential Christian norm which Jesus has clearly shown in how He conducted Himself in the midst of this bind: that we need not give up on anybody. Jesus surely had not given up on the Samaritans. They may have been hostile to Him and His kind but He just wouldn’t give up on them. His disposition hinged on the possibility that they may still have a change of heart. Unfortunately though, the risk didn’t work in their favor. But even if His attempt at entering the lives of the Samaritans didn’t pay off, He still had the tenacity not to think ill of them for He desired no harm for them. By rebuking His disciples who wanted to cause destruction to the Samaritans, He made it clear that even as they left Samaria, this unwelcoming lot would be given another chance. This benevolent attitude of Jesus towards the people of Samaria should serves us all well. We know that no matter how far off we may have wandered away from Him, He will never give up on us. He will continue to make us feel His presence as He attempts to enter our lives. May we be found welcoming when He makes the move. Fr. Sandy V. Enhaynes Reflection Question: Is there someone in your life that you want to give up on? Wait. Jesus is at work in him. Lord, grant me patience and compassion for the difficult people in my life. May I learn to accept them as they are, trusting that You are working in them. Amen. St. John Mark, pray for us. | |
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