Reflection: The
limitation of human communication is evident, especially to those in serious
business. We have to sometimes get into
mathematical precisions and codes in order to be more objective.
In
spite of all the efforts the failure to make the other understand completely, so as
to be understood the way it is intended, will always be there.
One
requires great effort, understanding and equal amount of patience to
communicate, especially to people who are out of their mind or slow to
understand or people who have been normal and have suddenly gone bonkers.
To
those who understand these limitations they could seek the grace and wisdom of God to go
deeper and understand things more comprehensively. Even this process of seeking
a clarification can be an irritant to those who communicate.
We
have a similar situation in the gospel paragraph of today, wherein the
disciples fail to understand the message of Jesus.
Even
the most ordinary message is difficult for the disciples and thus we could say
that the same holds true for all of us. Even the most intelligent among us would not fully understand
what Jesus was communicating in the passage.
The
dedicated disciples not only failed to ask Jesus where he is going but also how
he is going; the process, which included the manner of death that he would have
to undergo in order to go.
If
they were sad, it was because Jesus talked about his going but they never
really understood the manner of his going, what kind of death he would have to
endure.
One
thing is clearly evident, that in order that we may become better in
understanding the mysteries of life more perfectly and objectively, he would
send us the counselor, the Spirit of truth.
Anyone
that does not need this counselor can be termed as self-conceited and having a
false opinion about themselves.
Prayer: Open
our eyes Lord to the wonders of your word and by your Holy Spirit working in us lead
us to the truth of You.
DD = Dedicated
Discipleship: Come grow
in the Lord with us
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