Saturday, March 24, 2012

The Gathering Storm


Saturday, March 24 –Read Luke 11:37-54

The hostility that has been building between Jesus and the religious authorities now explodes at a dinner at the home of a Pharisee. Matthew has an even more extended account that he places after Jesus has entered Jerusalem in chapter 23. In every circumstance Jesus teaches and acts out the love of God, while in many of those circumstances the religious authorities remain focused on keeping the smallest details of the law of God. Now Jesus lets them have it in such strong terms that he completely solidifies their determination to kill him.

Reflection Questions: Here Jesus speaks truth to power in the plainest terms possible. How do you feel about the injustice you see? How do you deal with it?

Prayer: Dear God, help me stand up for the truth of your love. Help me carry out your will. Amen.

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