Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding his twelve disciples, that he departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to him, “Are you the Coming One, or do we look for another?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you hear and see: The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.” (Matthew 11:1-5)
Jesus, we long to see the signs of your ministry among us:
the blind (both physically and spiritually blind) seeing;
the lame walking and leaping for joy;
the lepers being cleansed;
the deaf hearing;
the dead being raised up and brought to new life; and
the poor having the gospel preached to them.
“And blessed is he who is not offended because of me.” (Matthew 11:6)
Holy Spirit, turn the hearts and lives around of all those who are offended because of Jesus and his faithful witnesses in this diocese. Thank you.
Friday: 16, 17; Jeremiah 38:14-28; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Matthew 11:1-6
Saturday: 20, 21:1-7(8-14); 2 Kings 25:8-12,22-26; 1 Corinthians 15:12-29; Matthew 11:7-15
Albany Intercessor
I continue to appreciate your daily reflections. Thank you.
Eric, thanks for the encouragement! Torre