care for a slice of humble pie?
“I assure you that whoever does not accept the reign of God like a little child shall not take part in it.” —Mark 10:15
Today’s first reading from Sirach describes God and His awesome ability to create. Not only does He form our tongues (Sir 17:5), but He imparts to us understanding, wisdom, and knowledge (Sir 17:5-6).
Have you ever contemplated where your ability to understand things and to express yourself comes from? Try to comprehend the difference between a clump of dirt and the human mind. Thoughts such as these draw us to focus upon the immeasurable distance between God and His creatures. Yet God is far beyond those images — so infinite, so immeasurable. We can only get a glimpse at His all-surpassing greatness.
If we try to penetrate the mysteries of God, such as the Blessed Trinity (see Mt 28:19), we can only come away like a child (see Mk 10:15). God is so merciful to us. He reveals Himself to us out of sheer love. Our response is to “bow humbly under God’s mighty hand” (1 Pt 5:6). Let us humble ourselves, become like a little child, and bend our neck gratefully to receive God’s yoke in faith (see Mt 11:29). God’s Word says: “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps 46:10, RSV-CE).
Prayer: Father, inspire me to find true joy and lasting contentment in humility as I adore Your greatness.
Promise: “The kindness of the Lord is from eternity to eternity toward those who fear Him.” —Ps 103:17
Praise: Jack felt prompted by the Lord to list ten blessings he treasured. Surprisingly, the list included some things which were quite painful.
Reference: (This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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