+ Today we see an example of how Jesus became impatient with, and critical of those who heard him bring Good News to them of God's wonderful Kingdom, and saw him perform great deeds of care and concern for the people's needs but failed to respond by repenting of their truly self-centered, evil rooted ways in order to turn to him wholeheartedly and be safe forever!
We often think of Jesus as the most patient one, but on many occasions he also showed himself to be the most exasperated one. No doubt in prayer he chatted with his Father and said: "Father, this is not an easy thing I am doing! These people are so stubborn and thick-headed! Give me patience!"
The first reading today is about the ancestors of the people of the gospel passage who likewise were hell-bent on doing their own thing hell-bent being the operative term! God promises destruction to those who refuse to mend their ways, but he also promises good things to those whose faith is strong, and who change their ways to those favored by him.
May our faith be strong today, may we find our safety in God today, and may we be among the repentant children of God today who constantly need to turn to him, so that we do not lose sight of him or his graces or his blessings!
If today you hear the voice of God speaking to you, harden not your hearts!
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