Ephesians 1:1-10; Psalm 98; Luke 11:47-54
Jesus says; “Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge; you did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering.” Jesus rebuked the officials for their hypocrisy because they prevent the people from closer union with God. Laws should not impede acts of kindness. Let us put aside any pharisaic behavior that will alter our union with Christ and deter others from coming to God. Again, Jesus rebuked them saying; “you have taken away the key of knowledge”. Beloved, Jesus is resolute to offer us the key of knowledge. Are we ready to embrace his proposal?
In the first reading, Paul says that God’s plan since the foundation of the world is for all things to be united under Christ. This union implies redemption and salvation. More so, God’s plan for the Church is that we would be one big happy family. What can we say about the Church today? Are we happy? Are we united? Paul equally adds that the Father has blessed us “With every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ”. This defines the type of blessings as well as their location. These blessings are spiritual ones, which are much superior to material blessings but oftentimes we yearn for material blessings.
LET US PRAY
Father, increase our faith and fill us with hope, happiness and peace. Help us to be humble, simple and true. Amen!
