Timing

They would have arrested him then, but because his time had not yet come no one laid a hand on him.
Jn.7:30

The stage is set but the time is not yet right, both for the Jewish leaders and for Jesus. Why is it that God, who is outside our time domain (the same yesterday, today and forever), is interested in timing?

Maybe it's so the institution of Holy Mass at the Last Supper could happen at the Feast of the Passover. So many of the incidents of Jesus' passion and death happened as the result of timing. 

Maybe while I'm living within the constraints of time I should be more conscious of timing. Rather than reactionary, I should be more intentional. There is a time for every purpose under heaven.

Jesus, I want to be in sync with you. Holy Spirit, guide my time. Father, my times are in your hand.

Authentic Follower

 

They have made themselves a calf of molten metal and have worshipped it and offered it sacrifice. “Here is your God, Israel,” they have cried, “who brought you up from the land of Egypt!” 

Ex.32:8

God is heartbroken at his children's disobedience. Like any parent, that heartbreak is expressed in anger.

When I take God out of my life what am I left with? A lifeless hunk of metal, a facsimile.  Like a headstrong child I demand to be separate from God. I want to do it my way (the song to hell). 

When I choose God's way I have life and that in abundance. Hope and joy become my Hallmark, as they were always intended. As Blessed Carlo Acutis said, "All people are born as originals, but many die as photocopies,".

Jesus, I want to be an authentic follower of you.

Sing!

I tell you most solemnly, whoever listens to my words, and believes in the one who sent me, has eternal life;
Jn.5:24

What is the source of eternal life? Listen and believe. 

I had to "hear" God's Word before I could believe. Many people in my life made up that beautiful chorus, each with their own instrument and voice. The resulting harmonic chorus eventually swept away my doubts and I believed. 

What am I singing today and who is hearing it? 

Jesus, I want to be part of your chorus. I want to sing  that all who hear will believe and have eternal life.