When someone speaks with authority about a subject we tend to listen to them. So why then, do we have such trouble listening to the Lord and putting into practice the gospel messages He has given us? Perhaps it is because we are distracted by worldly things or do not understand the meaning and responsibilities of His good news. It can be difficult to keep ourselves open to the workings of God. However, we cannot give up. We must continually strive to know, love, and serve God with all of our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths. What Jesus is asking of us may be amazing and seemingly impossible for us to do, but his authority reassures us that as long as we place our trust in him, then all things are possible, even those we feel the least comfortable with.
Do we listen to God? Are we putting into practice his gospel message? Do we believe that with God all things are possible?
O Lord, your authority calls us to go beyond ourselves and make our lives a living, “Yes!” to your will.
Amen.
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