Read: Dt 18:15-20 1 Cor 7:32-35 Mk 1:21-28 Pss IV

“The people were spellbound by his teaching because he taught with authority, and not like the scribes.” (Mk 1:22)

To gain great knowledge, it takes a great teacher and an open eager student.

Instinctively, we seek out Divinity. Even those who want to negate the very existence of a personal caring God, have a longing to know Him. If a person gives ear to misconceptions and outright false statements about God to justify their behavior, they will still be tormented internally by the truth (for it is God Himself) who directs the conscience.

The teachings of Jesus are profoundly simple and they impart security and knowledge about our relationship with God. “He taught with authority.”

We are the ones who often try so hard to interpret the teachings of Jesus to justify ourselves and our actions. Thus, I remake God in my image and likeness, rather than my becoming more and more in His image and likeness.

The fundamental message of Jesus is the Kingdom of God. This is nothing less than that of our God’s relationship with the human heart and His plan for the completion of the world—to bring all things to His Love. If all of our studies and religious preparation teach us little about and deprive us of experiencing the profound love of God in our hearts…then it is a useless science and completely in vain.

Are we realizing the Divine Love of the Lord in our daily lives…?

Reflection and commentary

Psalm 89:28 “Forever I will maintain my kindness toward him, and my covenant with him stands firm.”