Steadfastness in times of trials
Monday, 17th week in Ordinary Time
Exodus 32:15-24,30-34; Mt 13: 31-35
For the sake of Moses the Lord spares Israel inspite of their offence. Aaron was not able to withstand the pressure from the people to make for them a god. Moses and Joshua rescue the situation with the steadfastness they possessed.
Now the question is, where do I find myself: one of those who lack the patience to wait on the Lord and decide to create their own gods - gods of our egos, of our money, of our affections and so on? Or do I find myself in the place of Aaron giving into pressure from the majority. ..and not holding on to what is right and just. Or do I form that steadfast minority, the small mustard seed, the tiny portion of the yeast, the minority who remain faithful to the Lord come what may!
Moses and Joshua were capable of a faithfulness that the entire people were unable of. The reason is, they had seen and experienced and witnessed to how good the Lord was. If we need to stand strong in times of trial we need to build up a strong relationship with the Lord in our regular days and convince ourselves of how good God is. If only we realise the crown that awaits our steadfastness (cf. Jam 2:12)
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