Week 40 - The Journey
"Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached him with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, "What do you wish?" She answered him, "Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your kingdom."" Matthew 20:20-21
A Servants heart. As I sit with Jesus and listen to the request of Salome, I see the heart of God. He doesn't rebuke her or her sons. They have committed to their calling, they have given up the lives they once had, they are willing participants. God knows they are unaware of what they are asking for and He is also aware their hearts are still being prepared.
To watch God respond with gentleness and firmness as He develops the hearts of Disciples makes you understand God and yourself a little bit better. Seeing God at work is an awesome adventure, being willing and open is part of the journey.
Listen to Jesus response to their request. "But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." Matthew 20:26-28
James and John were blind but with their help and God's persistence, hearts are matured and prepared for the Kingdom. In Matthew the next story is: "The Healing of Two Blind Men." Not by chance I might add. Have a blessed day and do what God puts in front of you today, you will be amazed.
What is God saying to me? You are welcome. (I sit with a thankful heart this morning as I prepare to give my daughter away in marriage to a fine young man, an answer to prayer).
Dear Father God, there is so much to be grasped within Your Word and with the Bread of life. Sitting each day with You reveals truth that we are blind too, yet that does not deter You from changing and transforming the hearts of Your Disciples. Thank You for this amazing day, for the gifts of life and most importantly, for the gift of Your love and the opportunity to witness it. Prayers for the soon to be newly wed couple, I know they are being well formed in the Masters hands. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Mother of the Church, Pray for us.
St Joesph Protector of Holy Church, 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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