Bible
Study: Micah 6, 1 to 8 and Matthew 12, 38 to 42.
The Scribes
and the Pharisees came to Jesus requesting for a sign. They wanted Jesus to
prove something to them so that they can believe. As much as they wanted Jesus
to do something extraordinary, they were expecting to something not too
different from that of the magicians and sorcerers of their time. Even though Jesus
was not happy that they wanted to see a sign, he would eventually heed their request.
Jesus told
them that the only sign they would get would be the sign of Jonah. That just as
Jonah spent three days in the belly of the belly of the whale, he too would
spend three days in the heart of the earth. In other words, the sign Jesus gave
was the sign of the Cross? The cross itself became a sign to reveal Jesus’
divinity. As Jesus said: “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all
people to myself.” John 12, 32.
When last
did I actually look at the Cross as a sign? When I see the Cross, do I really
appreciate its meaning? Oftentimes, I am looking for a miracle in other to
confirm my faith but do I realize that no miracle could be greater than the
miracle of Jesus on the Cross? Do I allow the Cross inspire me to believe that there
can be no problem in this life beyond the power of God? Do I know as death
could not hold Jesus down, no situation in my life can hold me down?
If you do
not have a cross in your house, please go and get one today. Develop the
practice of looking at it. The cross is a sign. It is a miracle. It symbolizes
Faith, Sacrifice, Forgiveness, Hope and all the virtues you can think of. It is
a sign that tells us the requirements of God for us as the prophet Micah
explains: “Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God.”
Let us Pray:
Lord Jesus, may I not
despise your cross but always look at it as a sign of your victory and my
victory as well. Amen
Good
morning. Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. Happy new
week.
Fr. Abu.
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