In Genesis, God assures Abraham that his family will multiply and lead for generations. The amazing part of this tale is that Abraham was 90 years old!! This was a miracle only God could perform. This gives all of us hope for the future. If God could use Abraham in his old age to build a kingdom, just imagine what God can do with us! We just need to trust in His timing and His promises, no matter how difficult things may seem.
As we move to our Gospel reading, we again see Jesus trying to tell people that He was God in human form and that He knew Abraham and his joy at being assured of a future. The Jews thought Jesus was insane or possessed by the devil. They were so incensed by this, that they began to throw stones at Jesus! Jesus knows this a fight He can't win, so He choses to just walk away.
This reminds us that we are to chose our battles carefully. Sometimes the best answer is no answer. As long as you are following Jesus and doing good, there's not much else you can do. You also need to remember that your words speak of who you are. Be sure you are only speaking in kindness. Oftentimes, your reputation will be built upon your promises, your actions and your beliefs.
Today, do a "gut check". What is your reputation like at this moment? Do you follow through with your promises to others? Do you speak kindly and with encouragement? Make sure you're walking with God and doing the right thing. And, as always friend, be a nice human. 😇
Father Bill's reflection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_07kj4ntgfI
"Words" by Hawk Nelson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf_H7Lwl0FI
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