To the Reign or to ruin!

WORD 2day: Friday, 5th week in Ordinary time

February 11, 2022: 1 Kings 11: 29-32, 12:19; Mark 7: 31-37

We find two encounters presented to us in the Word today - one between Ahijah the prophet and Jeroboam, and the other between Jesus the Son of God and the deaf and dumb man! The encounter with the persons of God - represented here by the prophet Ahijah and Jesus the Son of God - brings the message from God. But what the message is going to be, depends on you and me! 

While the encounter with Jesus made the deaf and dumb, hear and speak, the encounter with Ahijah brings the news of tearing down the kingdom forever! Where does the difference lie...  in the precedent choices! Our choices lead us step by step to the Reign or to Ruin! We at times take our single choices, particular events and isolated experiences for granted. It cannot be so.

Our thoughts lead to action, our actions lead to habits, and our habits lead to attitudes and even to a way of life. Before we even realise, the way of life can put us in a position to inherit the Reign promised or lead us to a ruin unprecedented. What is important is that we heed to the voice of the Lord, that we have our ears open to the Words of the Lord, that we have our hearts open to the inspirations of the Spirit, that we may at the right time, make the right choices to turn towards the Reign and not run towards our ruin!