Lent- Day 12
Lent 2010: A Season for Listening
3/2/10-Day 12
Listening to The Teachings of Jesus: Part 2
“I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John;
yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
- Luke 7:28
Each day we are presented countless images of greatness.
Advertisers know that deep in the human psyche is a drive to rise above the ordinary and mundane that surrounds and clings to us. Lucky for us the key lies in our purchase of their products, except it never does.
Politicians know that our hearts yearn to reclaim a lost sense of security and control in the ever changing and destabilizing global theater of power. Lucy for us a golden age awaits us in the next election, except nothing ever seems to change.
Religious gurus and ecclesial masterminds understand our deep longing to feel connected with God and each other. Lucky for us the road to salvation is to be found in cavernous auditoriums and novel words, except we are left feeling lonely and cheated.
Today we reconsider greatness in kingdom terms. Power is displayed in helping the weak. Wealth is experienced in sharing. Security is experienced in vulnerability. Sacredness is immersed in the ordinary. Great and enduring works are subtitle and small. Greatness is not reserved for an elite few, but open to all. Greatness lies in your next choice and is as near as your next action. The ball is in your court; it’s your move.- Rev. John Mattox
Let us pray,
Lord, you have called us to do great works.
Help us to fulfill our call and be pleasing to you.
This is the desire of our hearts. Amen.
– Rev. Katie Mattox
