Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Jul 18 - Wednesday 15th Week in OT


+ What an extraordinary gospel passage this is:  the very mysteries of God, of his reality, of his essence, of his internal life, of his knowledge incomprehensible, his love incalculable is revealed NOT to the “wise and the learned of this world” – but rather to “mere children – whose angels minister and play at the very throne of God the Father.” This is because before we can even know and love others, we are known and loved by God and possess a very real link and connection with him because he first knows and loves us: and this knowledge and love are generative of a real and everlasting relationship with him.

This is precisely why God insists that the those who “grow up” to be “wise and learned” in the ways of the world, must become once again “childlike” and regrasp their initial stance with God – they will not be aligned properly to enter the gates of heaven.

Now I am not saying here that developing our gifts of intellect and free will are not extremely important – as navigation tools through the treacherous sea of life – where squalls and storms can spring up at any moment – but unless the underpinning of such intellect and will is a pure connection with God – we will be bashed and battered at sea for sure.

Perhaps it might be worth our while to observe children today – especially the younger ones – see how they – in their obliviousness to “adult problems and cares” – are having the time of their lives with God, his angels, and other children of all ages. And then, let us in a similar way fashion our lives – because God and his angels are still with us, they never leave us, it is we who are tempted to leave them.

I am probably correct when I say that some of the most memorable adults you have ever met, were child-like in their simplicity, self-confidence and trust in the power of God who is simply there in their every thought / word / deed. And let us be that child-like adult today! And the world will be a happier place, a more peaceful place, a more joyful place!

Amen.


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