The WORD today reminds me that God would give us Divine Wisdom as we 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 become too intimidating to converse with because of their wisdom. This is similar to what Jesus did 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.
What are the things I wonder about? Have I experienced God’s wisdom working in my life? Do I trust his wisdom, especially as we are still in this pandemic? 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. 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. And 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-
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May 29, 2021
Saturday of Week 8; Blessed Eugene de Mazenod
FIRST READING
I thank the LORD and I praise him; I bless the name of the LORD. When I was young and innocent, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer I prayed for her before the temple, and I will seek her until the end, and she flourished as a grape soon ripe. My heart delighted in her, My feet kept to the level path because from earliest youth I was familiar with her. In the short time I paid heed, I met with great instruction. Since in this way I have profited, I will give my teacher grateful praise. I became resolutely devoted to herB the good I persistently strove for. My soul was tormented in seeking her, My hand opened her gate and I came to know her secrets. I directed my soul to her, and in cleanness I attained to her.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
R. (9ab) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart. The command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; The ordinances of the LORD are true, all of them just.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
They are more precious than gold, than a heap of purest gold; Sweeter also than syrup or honey from the comb.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
ALLELUIA
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; giving thanks to God the Father through him.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
GOSPEL
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, AI 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.”
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