There are so many stories in the Bible where elders are called in to decide whether or not someone is innocent or guilty. The first reading today gives us the story of Susanna who is unjustly accused of something she didn’t do and thankfully justice prevailed. Then, in the Gospel, we hear Jesus saying He does not judge, but if He were to judge, His judgement would be valid.
Now, of course, God does judge us, similar to the way the elders did in the Old Testament. But the point that Jesus is making here is that His judgements are always just. Human beings can fail and make an improper judgement, but God sees our hearts and furthermore wants to welcome us into His family with His love and mercy.
One of the names that we have for Satan is the accuser. He is always trying to put us down and make us feel worthless. He is never just in what he does but always has ulterior motives. He wants us to feel miserable and keep us there.
In direct contrast to that we have Christ who wants to meet us where we’re at and lovingly walk with us so we don’t stay in despair. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the Church lined up these two readings for today. In the first reading, we see the mercy of men who thankfully were inspired by the Holy Spirit to make the correct judgement. In the Gospel, we see Jesus talking about His perfect justice that can never be questioned.
I don’t know about you but I do not want to be without hope because I have believed the lies of the accuser. I also don’t want to be put into a situation where someone judges me who is fallible and could get it wrong. I want to place my hope in the King of Kings, Who promises that His justice is perfect and that He is also perfect in mercy. Let’s take some time during this season of Lent to focus on the sins we have committed, ask for forgiveness, and intentionally put ourselves in the arms of Jesus who will judge us justly by the way we love.
From all of us here at Diocesan, God bless!
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
At the procession with palms – Gospel Luke 19:28-40 Jesus proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem. As he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany at the place called the…
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Palm Sunday of The Lord’s Passion
Commemorating Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, celebrating his recognition as king with the cry, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
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