Scripture: Now
Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed, because it
was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, 8 by some
that Eli'jah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had
risen. 9 Herod said, "John I beheaded; but who is this about
whom I hear such things?" And he sought to see him.
Reflection: Here is someone who has beheaded John the
Baptist and yet never sure even after such a great criminal act. No remorse, no
repentance but carrying on boldly through life with only a mere confusion and a
longing to see for himself Jesus. He should be repenting rather than desiring
for more. Why was he seeking Jesus? Immoral
Entertainment! Wanting Jesus to perform some miracles and signs:
Like
Herod, some of us think that it is our birthright to be entertained with miracles,
signs and wonders (It is not that God cannot perform miracles, but he will not
perform such acts to satisfy our immoral desires, so as to further boost our
ego and dead conscience to do more evil acts). Some of us think that it is
their birthright that people should, especially God’s servants should behave with
them the way they want them to behave. Some expect them to be more obedient to
them then to God, but they do not realize that the right they demand is to be
carried on through a process of discernment.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, by being immoral and
disrespectful of people I am sinning against heaven and earth. Open my eyes so
that I may truly see the wonders of your working. Not my will but they will be
done.
DD =
Dedicated Discipleship: Come grow in the
Lord with us
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