Surprised by Jesus

Today’s Readings:

AM Psalm 16, 17; PM Psalm 22
Job 9:1-15,32-35; Acts 10:34-48; John 7:37-52

Reflection:

Some of the people who heard Jesus speak were sure he was a prophet, some the Messiah, and some wanted to arrest him. Same person and many different opinions of him. This is true for us too don't you think? My siblings have one perspective of who I am; my colleagues another; strangers on the street another; and so on.

And, this is true of the people we encounter. Perhaps knowing that we only have one perspective among many, we could humbly make our assessments of people. I am thinking this may be especially true for those whom we quickly judge. When Nicodemus defended Jesus against the accusations of the Pharisees, they replied "Search and you will see that no prophet is to arise from Galilee."

Who do we quickly discount or judge? Who do we stop listening to before they have a chance to speak? Who do we make assumptions about because of their clothes or hometown or accent or political affiliations? My prayer today is that we will be open to being surprised by how Jesus shows up in our lives in the most unexpected ways.

Grace and Peace,

Mary Bea+

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