Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent - March 23
Isaiah 65:17-21 John 4:43-54
“Unless you people see signs and wonders, you do not believe.”
This powerful statement by Jesus in today’s gospel calls us to reflect on our faith and our tendency to doubt what we cannot see. The royal offi cial has faith and hope that Jesus can heal his son, but doubts Jesus’ power until he experiences it. We can often find ourselves searching for how God is
working in our life, especially during the more challenging times. It can be easier to feel like our faith is strong and unwavering during those times in our life that are joy-filled and when we have experienced a “sign” of God’s love.
“Signs and wonders” of God’s love and grace can come in many different forms. Whether it is truly appreciating a beautiful sunset or connecting with a friend who gives you just the right advice that you are seeking; signs are around us. However, we can find ourselves distracted by our daily lives (work, kids, activities, etc.) which can make it hard to be open to experiencing some of the smaller signs. We may find ourselves turning to God only when we need something, rather than having a daily conversation with Him. This reading calls us to be attentive to the signs of God’s presence. We are challenged to grow in our faith and to seek out and appreciate the smallest signs.
Lent is a time to reflect on our relationship with God. John’s Gospel encourages us to have faith in the word of God and to be open to the signs that God is giving us.
Q: What sign of God’s power and grace have I seen today? What wonder of God’s presence in my life can I anticipate?
“Unless you people see signs and wonders, you do not believe.”
This powerful statement by Jesus in today’s gospel calls us to reflect on our faith and our tendency to doubt what we cannot see. The royal offi cial has faith and hope that Jesus can heal his son, but doubts Jesus’ power until he experiences it. We can often find ourselves searching for how God is
working in our life, especially during the more challenging times. It can be easier to feel like our faith is strong and unwavering during those times in our life that are joy-filled and when we have experienced a “sign” of God’s love.
“Signs and wonders” of God’s love and grace can come in many different forms. Whether it is truly appreciating a beautiful sunset or connecting with a friend who gives you just the right advice that you are seeking; signs are around us. However, we can find ourselves distracted by our daily lives (work, kids, activities, etc.) which can make it hard to be open to experiencing some of the smaller signs. We may find ourselves turning to God only when we need something, rather than having a daily conversation with Him. This reading calls us to be attentive to the signs of God’s presence. We are challenged to grow in our faith and to seek out and appreciate the smallest signs.
Lent is a time to reflect on our relationship with God. John’s Gospel encourages us to have faith in the word of God and to be open to the signs that God is giving us.
Q: What sign of God’s power and grace have I seen today? What wonder of God’s presence in my life can I anticipate?
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