Readings
I - 1 Cor. 2: 10-16
II - Lk. 4: 31-37
ADHERE TO THE WORD OF THE LORD
The Scribes and the Pharisees quoted the Scripture as point of reference. The prophets, the mouth piece of the Lord prophesied saying, “thus says the Lord”. But Jesus spoke with authority because he was the Word himself, the Son of God and the word incarnate. This is why unlike the others, the words of Jesus were with authority and they had power over the nature, sickness, sin and the evil spirit. In today’s Gospel passage, to the amazement of the crowd, Jesus preached with authority and cured the man possessed by the demon. The evil spirit obeyed the words of Jesus and left the man instantly at his command.
In the light of the Gospel passage of the day, let us reflect upon our adherence to the Word of the Lord. Every day we read God’s word personally and listen during the holy mass. The evil spirit obeyed the words of Jesus. We are filled with the Holy Spirit and are unable to adhere to God’s words. Examine the reasons for the same and try to obey the Word of God. May our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, help me to obey your words overcoming my weaknesses”.
