"But now, hear this, afflicted one, drunk, but not with wine. Thus says the LORD, your Master, your God, who defends his people: See, I am taking from your hand the cup of staggering; The bowl of my wrath you shall no longer drink. I will put it into the hands of your tormentors, those who said to you, "Bow down, that we may walk over you." So you offered your back like the ground, like the street for them to walk on." Isaiah 51:22-23
Isaiah 51:18-23 The Cup of the Lord. One of the hardest things for us to do is not to fight back. We feel we must defend ourselves and get our point across, God tells us that He will defend us. I have this image of Jesus being scourged and as He is taking the whip He is praying for the one with the whip in his hand. The next time you go to whipping and fighting back, know that Jesus is praying for you and taking the beating. "The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39 If we would treat each other as we would like to be treated there would be no troubles in our world but we feel we must be right. Live your faith and be prepared to give your back.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
Isaiah 51:18-23 The Cup of the Lord. One of the hardest things for us to do is not to fight back. We feel we must defend ourselves and get our point across, God tells us that He will defend us. I have this image of Jesus being scourged and as He is taking the whip He is praying for the one with the whip in his hand. The next time you go to whipping and fighting back, know that Jesus is praying for you and taking the beating. "The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22:39 If we would treat each other as we would like to be treated there would be no troubles in our world but we feel we must be right. Live your faith and be prepared to give your back.
What is God saying to me: Follow Jesus
Dear Father, this day there are many riled up wanting to be right not thinking about their neighbor and justifying their actions. I know You will help us love each other more, to listen to understand and give hope to the hopeless. I pray for Your will to be accomplished today, I know You are in charge. Help Your children to hear Your voice and be released from the bondage of sin. Watch over this day, guide the hand of Your people and prepare us for the cup of the Lord. Help us remember we are one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for ALL. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Cause of our Joy, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Protector of the Family, Pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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