Jesus Calls Us
Called from the Margins of Society
The Prodigal Son
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) Matthew 11:25-30 The Message 25-26 Abruptly Jesus broke into prayer: "Thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You've concealed your ways from sophisticates and know-it-alls, but spelled them out clearly to ordinary people. Yes, Father, that's the way you like to work." 27 Jesus resumed talking to the people, but now tenderly. "The Father has given me all these things to do and say. This is a unique Father-Son operation, coming out of Father and Son intimacies and knowledge. No one knows the Son the way the Father does, nor the Father the way the Son does. But I'm not keeping it to myself; I'm ready to go over it line by line with anyone willing to listen. 28-30 "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
For Reflection
Why can't we recognize the truth when it is right in front of us? "In a world where the truth is often presented as debatable and lies are painted as truth, we can become weary," writes Jennifer T. Kaalund, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Iona College, New Rochelle, N.Y. "The truth does matter. Truth is the beginning of wisdom. It is a starting point for us to live fruitful lives."*
If one finds himself weary of life's torments and his unidentified sense of yearning for he knows not what, Why not let go of those worries? Is his unwillingness to accept the good news of the Gospel because it is irrational? Is it his stubborn belief that only he alone can satisfy his yearning? Is he at his wits' end and willing to try anything for relief?
If so, learn about Jesus. Let Jesus teach the wisdom of living in the hollow of God's hands. Then, know how Jesus does it and live freely and joyfully.
*https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-14/commentary-on-matthew-1116-19-25-30
Pray
Pray and study the Scriptures to learn and mature in your walk with Christ. Pray and grow in understanding the importance of knowing God and, perhaps more importantly, being known by God.
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