Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent.
Theme: Come to me, all who labour...
Table of the Word
Isaiah 40: 25-31
Matthew 18: 1-5
Reflection
Beloved in Christ, may God's love and favour rest upon us all both now and forevermore. Amen.
In our reflection this morning we take a look at God's unfathomable love and mercy upon us, as He carries our load and makes our burden light. In today's Gospel, Jesus teaches us about the importance of humility and childlike faith, stressing that through this virtue that we can attain eternal bliss (cf. Matthew 18:1-5).
The first reading in continuation of the second book of Isaiah (the exilic writings) God spoke through Prophet Isaiah who reassures us that He is the creator of the universe and the sustainer of all life; with emphasis on His power, supremacy, wisdom and care for His people (cf.Isaiah 40:25-31).
In moments of distress and affliction, God is always there as our comfort and peace. He restores and gives us strength in weakness as Prophet Isaiah attests to in the first reading. In Him we shall be renewed and strengthened.
However, this can be possible only when we as Christians exhibit the virtue of humility as our master and Lord - Jesus Christ. We are also exhorted to be receptive to God's guidance and direction; recalling His words through Prophet Jeremiah:
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11).
+ May these words be fulfilled in our hearts through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray
Almighty God, who commands us to prepare the way for Christ the Lord, grant in your kindness, we pray, that no infirmity may weary us as we long for the comforting presence of our heavenly physician. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit God forever and ever. Amen.
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