Week 35 - The Journey
"They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way." Matthew 2:10-12
The source of all wisdom. Would you not seek out the source of all wisdom? The wise men had been told about this child by the Prophet Daniel. "As the visions during the night continued, I saw coming with the clouds of heaven One like a son of man. When he reached the Ancient of Days and was presented before him, He received dominion, splendor, and kingship; all nations, peoples and tongues will serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, his kingship, one that shall not be destroyed." Daniel 7:13-14. Wisdom is from above and we are given the opportunity to gain this wisdom, the same wisdom that Daniel and the three wise men sought.
God had already prepared the way for you, it is our trust and faith that is the evidence of our belief. The wise men went on a journey to find this son of man, they found Him. What was their personal motivation to get them started seeking the child Jesus. Faith and trust. What was Mary's and Joesph's motivation? Faith and trust. The source of all wisdom is available to us in the exact same way it was available to those in the Bible. Quiet contemplation, prayer and faith/trust put into action. "And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart." Luke 2:19
What is God saying to me? One step at a time, live in the presence, the wise men did not know yet they did.
Dear Father, it is a mystery our lives. You are all knowing and all powerful leading us into deeper relationship with You. Help us see the opportunities that are presented to gain wisdom and knowledge of You. Thank You Father for preparing us for what tomorrow has to bring, may we always live in the present moment. Thank You for the gift of Your Son, He is the only gold that I desire, the One that satisfies. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Model of Workmen, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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