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Reflections
October 9, 2011, 11:46pm
Luke 11:29-32
While still more people gathered in the crowd, [Jesus] said to them,
“This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign
will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah became a sign
to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. At the
judgment the queen of the south will rise with the men of this
generation and she will condemn them, because she came from the ends of
the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and there is something greater
than Solomon here. At the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with
this generation and condemn it, because at the preaching of Jonah they
repented, and there is something greater than Jonah here.”
Reflection:
It seeks a sign. We often demand signs to reassure us. We want
everything clearly pointed out. We want proof of purchase and symbols of
love. But Jesus claims we have enough signs already. We just fail to
read them.
The signs are clear as to how your spouse feels — sad, jealous,
angry, impatient, doubtful, happy, tired, or insecure. We recognize how
our kids react — carefree, in a hurry, demanding, sweet, worried, or
seeking attention. We also know how and where God stands regarding
forgiveness, prayer, sharing, caring, and justice. We read the weather,
our boss’ moods, and our dog’s whines. We just remain cold and callous
sometimes. Or we deceive ourselves that it is all right, that it is what
we feel, and that it is what we expect would happen.
Send roses to your spouse or your parents.
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