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Right Instrument
The word of Lord is living and active, sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit and of joints and marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4-12)
What a pleasure it is to use a set of sharp new kitchen knives! At first you may fear accidentally cutting yourself, but you soon discover that the right instruments make it much easier to prepare the meal. How many of us make use of the Word of God in this way? Do we read it reflectively, placing ourselves into the situation and testing our reactions? For example, whom do we honestly identify in (Mark2-13-17) the sinners who flocked to Jesus’ table or the religious critics who found them embarrassing and inconvenient? Would we be able unhesitatingly to lay aside our work in response to an invitation like the one Jesus gave Levi? So put aside fear, and tap into God’s great mercy.” Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrew 4:16)
– Sis. Rowena Jacinto
Prayer:
Father, give me grace to become a vessel and approach Your throne with boldness in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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