Tuesday 14th July 2020. Read Isaiah 7:1-9, Psalm
48:2-8, Matthew 11:20-24.
“Then he
began to reproach the cities in which most of his deeds of power had been done because they did not repent.” (Matthew 11:20)
Jesus is obviously
disappointed with the cities in which many of His miracles had taken place. They
were so happy to receive miracles but were not willing to give back to Jesus by
giving up their sinful ways. They had faith strong enough for signs and wonders
but lacked faith powerful enough to ensure their repentance from sin.
Does this reflect the
condition of your Christian life? Hear what Jesus says: “It shall be more
tolerable on the day of judgement for the land of Sodom than for you.” (Matthew
11:24). To whom much is given, much is expected.
Sodom and Gomorrah were not
lucky to have Jesus Christ preach to them yet they perished. Today, not only do
we know Jesus, we hear his word on a daily basis. Just as God expected more
from the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum, He expects much more from
us.
Note that these towns did
not have the privilege of social media, there was no printing press back then; access
to the Bible was a luxury not many could afford. What is my excuse for not
bearing fruits? After seeing so many miracles, what stops me from living out my
Christian faith practically?
In today’s first reading, we
see a great miracle unfold. Ahaz was king of Judah at this time and he heard
that the kings of Syria had formed an alliance with the king of Israel and they
were coming to wage war against Jerusalem. Ahaz was terribly shaken with fear
because he had no military might to rely on. He forgot that God was greater
than all the armies of the world combined. Fear is always a sign of lack of
trust in God.
Ahaz did not even pray to
God, yet God sent Isaiah the prophet to him to assure him that there was no
need to be afraid. Isaiah’s words to Ahaz also apply to us today: “If you will not believe, you shall not be
established.” Dear friends, God is not asleep. He already knows what to do
because, with Him, all things are possible. All we have to do is to repent and
live according to his commands.
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, may the kind of life I live reflect my faith in you.
Amen.
Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith.
It is well with you. God bless you. (Tuesday of the 15th Week in
Ordinary Time. Bible Study: Isaiah 7:1-9, Psalm 48:2-8, Matthew 11:20-24).
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