Luke 2:34,35
34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Jesus came as a sign; a sign of God’s love. A sign to be spoken for or against.
Many spoke against Jesus in his days - those who loved their religious ritual and formalism more then a living faith. They didn’t want to lose their importance as religious leaders to one who would make it so easy to be a child of God. The Rich Young Ruler spoke against Jesus; he wanted to buy his way in, not enter through the grace of God. The Pharisee’s spoke against Jesus - they were too proud to live by grace.
The question we all have to struggle with is “Do I speak against the sign God has given us?”
Do I love as I have been loved, even those most difficult to love?
"It is Christmas every time you let God love
others through you...yes, it is Christmas every
time you smile at your brother and offer
him your hand." Mother Teresa
This is the final posting for 2020, a turbulent year indeed! May I add that it is my prayer that 2021 will begin a coming together in a way which transcends politics and becomes a sign that love will win out in then end. Jesus love is a sign to be spoken for - even in politics - certainly in human relationships! It is our calling and our challenge!
Prayer thought for the week: “Lord, help me to celebrate the mystery and joy of Christmas every day of the year. Even the dark days, by being a sign of your love for all in all that I do and say.”
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