Thursday, of the 12th Week in
Ordinary Time – Matthew 7:21-29
Today Jesus tells us that it is not enough to ask to enter the kingdom
of heaven. We need to be women and men who truly do the will of God. This
is the single criterion on which we will be judged.
How do we discern what God’s will is? We will not find our answer on
the Internet, in a book, and maybe not even in church. Rather, we will
find the answer by listening to Jesus’ words, not just once but every single
day. We may find the answer in the Gospel reading. It may be
revealed as we spend time with an individual who needs a listening ear. Perhaps
the answer may be found in silence and stillness.
If we listen to Jesus’ words and then act on them, we are building our
inner house on the solid rock of Jesus Christ. If Jesus is at our side,
we will be able to withstand any storm, flood, or disaster. However, if
Jesus is not our rock and our foundation, it is likely that our inner house
will be washed away. It will not be able to withstand a fierce storm.
Is Jesus your rock? Is he the one you depend on every single
day, even in small matters? I hope so! It is trusting Jesus in the small
matters that enables us to trust Him when we are experiencing disasters in our
lives.
Today, examine the foundation of your house and your life. What
and who is your foundation? It is wise to continually strengthen our
foundation. Today (and every day) is a good day to do so.
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