When we read the Hebrew Scriptures, we can be somewhat shocked at the
violence described, but let’s face it, violence is part of our world as well. But what
does come across in our reading is that God is ever faithful. God always wants to
live up to God’s part of the covenant. In all of God’s actions God’s purpose is to
bring the people back to their part of the agreement.
How are we faithful to God? Does it mean that we stick to the letter of the law
come rain or come shine? Could it mean that we need to listen to the Spirit of
God who is guiding us now? God wants to come to us in our world. That is what
the incarnation of Jesus is all about. God through Christ and the Spirit wants to
come to us in our relationships. Christ is present in this moment calling us to new
life as we listen to his promptings. He is helping us to be faithful to his Spirit which
is “renewing the face of the earth.” Our faith cannot remain static; if it does, it will
lose life. We are called to become faithful to the new life like the seed which is
growing into becoming what it is meant to be.
How has God been faithful to you in your life?
How would you describe your faithfulness to God?
Is there such a thing as the “sacrament of the present moment?” What could it
mean for your spiritual growth?
O God, help me to cherish my faithfulness in response to your faithfulness to me