The Word Judges

THE WORD IN LENT

Wednesday, 4th week in Lent - March 30, 2022
Isaiah 49: 8-15; John 5: 17-30

We know God is merciful, but mercy is not devoid of justice; it is infact the perfection of justice! Hence Mercy cannot become an escapism on my part. Can I deceive the Lord who knows me through and through? Can I escape from the Word which cuts through right till it divides the soul from the spirit and the joints from the marrow?

God's mercy is there for the taking! Yes, it is freely given without any conditions, but I should be in a position to make it my own, and that responsibility is upon me. The Word today points to us how the Lord is so enthusiastic about saving us and intervening into our lives for our wholeness, at the right and the appointed time. It also adds, that we will be judged on the degree of our diligence in this regard, our diligence of cooperating with God merciful will.

How readily do we turn to God in times of tests? How early do we spot ourselves straying away from the path? How mindful are we about what we are called to do, in order to prevent unnecessary developments in life? As a way to keep ourselves from going astray Don Bosco would often say, do what you are supposed to be doing with a sense of diligence and that will take you steadily on your way towards sanctity.

Realsing that I am called, knowing what I am expected to do, understanding the purpose behind the calling and being diligent in carrying out God's will for me at every single moment... that is the way we live as the people of the Word, because it is the Word who judges us!