Daily Word Of God
Luke 13:31-35
Some Pharisees came up to Jesus. ‘Go away,’ they said. ‘Leave this place, because Herod means to kill you.’ He replied, ‘You may go and give that fox this message: Learn that today and tomorrow I cast out devils and on the third day attain my end. But for today and tomorrow and the next day I must go out, since it would not be right for a prophet to die outside Jerusalem.
‘Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you that kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often have I longed to gather your children, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you refused! So be it! Your house will be left to you. Yes, I promise you, you shall not see me till the time comes when you say: Blessings on he who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- In today’s Gospel, some good Pharisees warned Jesus that Herod wants to kill Him. As the Son of God, Jesus’ passion was to live and fulfil His Father’s Will at all costs. Thus, He prophesied that He will die only in Jerusalem.
- Am I willing to face the challenges and sacrifices in life so that I will continue to be faithful to God’s Will all my life?
- Which challenges and sacrifices are most difficult to face and to overcome? Pray for the graces you need to follow Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life, at all times.