In our scripture readings today we read the words of God which are spirit and life. The words of God give us courage. The words of God bring us peace. The words of God call us to our full potential.
In the first reading from the Book of the Prophet Daniel we have a wonderful passage in which the men of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, and all Israel, near and far consider their wayward, sinful ways and give God the justice – hoping, all the while, for his compassion and forgiveness.
Jesus in the gospel passage makes it clear that God the Father is always interested in mercy, compassion and forgiveness. It is there for the asking – but the logical condition on our side is that we try our best to deal mercifully, compassionately, forgivingly and lovingly with all our brothers and sisters. "Stop judging, stop condemning, forgive, give! And you will not be judged, condemned; you will be forgiven and given to."
The measure that we measure out with, will be the measure that is measured back to us with! Can we afford not to take God's spoken word concerning this?
This day let us give and forgive abundantly, so that we may have what we need abundantly, especially forgiveness from God on that Day when it will really count!
Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life.
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