[ Today's Readings ]
Jesus reveals himself without contending or crying out. Our free will is at best a bruised reed. Jesus reveals himself in a way that does not overwhelm us and force our hand. He is gentle. He invites but does not compel.
We sometimes mistake this for his absence. He withdraws from those who are merely taking counsel against him. He does not offer them the proofs which they don't even really want. Sometimes we are these people. We want to put him under the spotlight to prove his divinity to us and thereby take away our ability to freely respond to his invitation. He does reveal himself to us. But he does not overwhelm us in this way. He always leave the choice as ours to make.
This does not mean that the LORD forgets the poor. He does see the misery and sorrow of his people and takes them in his hand. He does heal the people who follow him. Let us follow him even when he seems to withdraw. Ultimately he will bring forth the victory of justice. But now he waits in mercy for all who will accept his invitation.
Those who plot evil seem to get away with it. But when we plot evil we ignore or reject the invitation of Jesus. He waits for us. He does not want to bring us to complete ruin. Rather, he waits in mercy. He continues to call us back to him.
Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation (see Second Peter 3:14-15).
In his name let us hope!
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