A Reflection on the Daily Office Readings

Leviticus 26:1-20

God has delivered us not for us to become slaves again but for us to freely worship him. According to God’s covenant with us, if we worship the Lord and refuse to have other idols, then God will provide for us in every season and he will walk with us in every valley. We will bear fruit in abundance, we will experience peace, and we will not be afraid. If we chase worldly things and forsake God’s ways, then he will bring terror upon us and our life will pine away. Our labor will be in vain, our enemies will strike us down, and our arrogant attitude will be broken. Is obeying God the focus of our life? What worldly things might compete for our attention and cause us to be filled with selfish pride?

1 Timothy 2:1-6

When is the last time we set apart time to pray specifically for our leaders and those in high positions? They have a huge responsibility in protecting the peace and preserving the dignity of every human being. We must pray for them that they might discern God’s guidance - for God alone is the chief mediator in all things and gives us the victory in Jesus Christ.

Matthew 13:18-23

What worldly temptations snatch away the love of God from our heart? How have the trials and tribulations of this world robbed us of joy? In what ways have our cares for the world and the lure of wealth choked the life out of us? May we be intentional about hearing the word of God and understanding it so that we might bear fruit for the glory of God.

To God be the glory now and forever. Amen.

Fr. Thomas+





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