Old Testament: Deuteronomy 9: 4-12
Psalm 119: 49-72 * 4, [53]
Epistle: Hebrews 3: 12-19
Gospel: John 2: 23–3:15
I am beginning with a section of the Hebrews passage 3:12-19, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts....” Life is frequently difficult and confusing. Yet, if we keep an open heart and mind, if we listen to the still, small voice of God within, we can tap into peace and calm, even in the midst of turmoil. God promises to never leave us, to always be a loving guide. He always cares about being in relationship with each of us. That leads me to consider a portion of the passage from John 2:23-3:15: “‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God… Jesus answered him, ‘Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above… no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.’” We must be born of Spirit, to listen with spiritual ears and to see with spiritual eyes.
Calming ourselves to listen with spiritual understanding helps us to feel loved, connected, and cherished by God. It also helps us to see a bigger picture, maybe to even imagine God’s kingdom on earth, and giving us a new collective awareness full of love and compassion.
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, open our eyes and ears, to know your presence and to receive a glimpse of our world full of grace, love, and peace. Amen
Patty Cline
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