Jesus continued, “Now to what
can I compare the people of this day? What are they like? They are like
children sitting in the market place.” (Lk 7:31)
Today’s Passage: Lk 7:31-35
Meditation: A totally different face of our Lord Jesus
Christ is recounted in today’s verse. Most of the gospel accounts reveal Jesus
as having the feeling of sympathy or pity for the people. And that makes the
background for Jesus’ miracles; feeding the five thousand people, (Mk 6:34) and
raising the son of the widow at Nain, (Lk 7:13). Sometimes, we find Jesus
rebuking the Pharisees, the scribes and the Sadducees, admiring John the
Baptist, the people and his disciple, and meticulously observing the activities
of people; poor widow’s offering and the woman’s anointing. Yet another time, he
is asking for the opinion of people and disciple about himself, rejoicing in
his spirit, and weeping before the tomb of Lazarus. Different and many are the
scenes! Among all these today’s reaction of Jesus stands distinguished and
illustrious. Does Jesus feel dejected because of the indifference of the
people? May be! Because, the indifference is the greatest tragedy man is going
to face, for the opposite of love is not often hatred, rather it is
indifference. That is why it is said, ‘love me or hate me but spare me your
indifference.’ The greatest punishment you can give to others is to be
indifferent to others. The book of revelation says, “I know that you are
neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were either one or the other! But because
you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am going to spit you out of my
mouth!” (Rev 3:16) Have your say before others! Jesus is asking today to you
and me, “Do you love me?” And if, instead of giving Jesus an answer positive or
negative, I remain indifferent that will be the greatest sin against him. It is
high time to review ourselves and give our individual answer to him. Am I
indifferent to the love of my God, my brethren, spouse, children, and friends?
If yes, I am punishing him/her in a cruel way. Let us not be like the children
sitting in the market place.
Prayer: Lord God, we thank you and praise you for
your daily eternal bread. Many a time, you have come to me and asked about my
relationship to you, my brethren, and the church, but I was indifferent to your
question. Now I know that you expect from me an answer. After receiving all the
graces from you and still I keep myself indifferent to your generosity, like
the one who got thousand talents and hid under the ground, I will be punished.
Give me your Holy Spirit and guide me to lead a life of accountability. Amen!
Greetings: Take courage!
God is with you! Have a nice and blissful Wednesday…
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