Luke 18:31-34
Then he took the twelve aside and said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Humanity by the prophets will be accomplished. For he will be handed over to the Gentiles; and he will be mocked and insulted and spat upon. After they have flogged him, they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise again.” But they understood nothing about all these things; in fact, what he said was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said.
Reflection
I am sure we all have had one of those moments when a friend or loved one has to whisk us
off to share quiet words as an aside so that we don't make a foolish statement or highlight an embarrassing situation. Not for the purpose of gossip, but so that we are aware of the relational pot-hole and can avoid it. Of course, some of us frequently stick our foot in our mouth or realize too late that we have been more transparent than those standing close to us are comfortable with. Yes, somethings are better left unsaid. Some truths are too painful to talk about just yet. Consideration and kindness are very important. Judgy Christians do not help to spread the love and joy of our Christ Jesus.
Yes, this yearly tour through the life, teachings, predictions, suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus helps us because we have a bad memory. We quickly forget what we figured out, and we have a hard time understanding the deep but simple love of our God. How can God love us so much when we clearly don't deserve us? How can you be killed, Jesus, and still be with us?
We thank you God, that you don't require us to fully understand your magnificent ways. you know that on a good day we barely scratch the surface of your goodness. So much love runs deep and wide. There is enough for all and for all time. We praise you great God and we lift our concerns to you knowing that you listen and respond,... In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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