Divine Wisdom

The WORD today (see http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060218.cfm) reminds me that God will give me divine wisdom as I serve Him. 

There are people who can intimidate us with their wisdom. Some just seem to know a lot of things and can talk about anything. Some seem to know all the answers in life, and can easily prove or disprove something. Some are become too intimidating to converse with because of their wisdom. This is similar to what Jesus experienced in the gospel.

In the gospel, when the people seemed to have trapped Jesus, we see God’s divine wisdom in action. He knows what they were thinking, and he knows how to answer them to show the wisdom and power that he has. 

Nothing can keep God’s plan from happening.

The people had no power to force Jesus to do something he did not want to do or tell what he did not want to tell. Even though it may seem that they were at an advantage, God proved otherwise. This should inspire us, and we should be encouraged because the world has no power over Jesus, and no matter how we feel, or what may be happening, is not out of God’s control.

God’s wisdom sees the logic of what is happening in our lives.

There are a lot of questions in our minds, but we are reminded today that God’s wisdom makes sense of everything, and though we may not yet see and understand it now, we should have faith that in His perfect time, everything would make sense. And as we serve him, we should remember that he will equip us, that seemingly impossible situations can easily be won over by God’s infinite and divine wisdom.

How has God shown his perfect wisdom in my life? How has he proven his love for me by taking care of things and having things work out for good, especially despite seemingly challenging situations? Do I trust in God’s wisdom? Do I have faith in Him? What is he reminding me today?

May we learn to trust more in God's divine wisdom, and expect an extra portion of his wisdom as we serve Him. 

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live, and thank you for another weekend. Thank you for the reminder. You know my fears and concerns, Lord. You see what I don’t see. You understand what I do not understand. Help me to just trust in you. I know you have great plans for me. Things may not make sense now, things may not look good, but I know that your wisdom is above all, and that your plans will eventually come into fruition in my life. Sorry for doubting you. Sorry for worrying too much. Increase my faith. As I do my best to serve you, as I worry about the opposition, may I always be reminded that your wisdom, power and protection will be upon whose who faithfully serve you. Amen.

Blessed Weekend!

In Christ,

-g-

Daily Readings

June 2, 2018

Saturday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 352

Reading 1 JUDE 17, 20B-25

Beloved, remember the words spoken beforehand
by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit.
Keep yourselves in the love of God
and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ
that leads to eternal life.
On those who waver, have mercy;
save others by snatching them out of the fire;
on others have mercy with fear,
abhorring even the outer garment stained by the flesh.

To the one who is able to keep you from stumbling
and to present you unblemished and exultant,
in the presence of his glory,
to the only God, our savior,
through Jesus Christ our Lord
be glory, majesty, power, and authority
from ages past, now, and for ages to come. Amen.

Responsorial Psalm PS 63:2, 3-4, 5-6

R. (2b) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
O God, you are my God whom I seek;
for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts
like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary
to see your power and your glory,
For your kindness is a greater good than life;
my lips shall glorify you.
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Thus will I bless you while I live;
lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name.
As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied,
and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you.
R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

Alleluia SEE COL 3:16A, 17C

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly;
giving thanks to God the Father through him.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel MK 11:27-33

Jesus and his disciples returned once more to Jerusalem.
As he was walking in the temple area,
the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders
approached him and said to him,
"By what authority are you doing these things?
Or who gave you this authority to do them?"
Jesus said to them, "I shall ask you one question.
Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Was John's baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me."
They discussed this among themselves and said,
"If we say, 'Of heavenly origin,' he will say,
'Then why did you not believe him?'
But shall we say, 'Of human origin'?"–
they feared the crowd,
for they all thought John really was a prophet.
So they said to Jesus in reply, "We do not know."
Then Jesus said to them,
"Neither shall I tell you by what authority I do these things.