Monday, November 9, 2015

Devotion - Monday, November 9

This morning's appointed Gospel text is Matthew 12:43-50.  Jesus speaks of something that we most often avoid or dismiss - unclean spirits.

For Jesus, "spirits" were the cause for many disorders and unexplained behaviors.  We may still speak of someone acting "as if they were possessed."  But we typically don't address their situation with exorcisms.  

But some behaviors or even personalities are so extreme "possession" might be a helpful description.  Some situations may be so troublesome that our approach would be aided by starting with a plea to God for intervention.

It is difficult not to loose hope, when we see enormity of some challenges.  The one who needs to be reflective isn't; there is a resistance to the help made available; our efforts seem so small in the face of all that is needed.  Where else ought we begin than with a prayer to God.  A prayer which acknowledges God's ability to accomplish that which we never could; a prayer which reminds us of God's continued presence and strength.

"Unclean spirits" lead many to hurtful and harmful behaviors.  Let us look to Jesus who drives out such spirits and restores to us the one whom we love.

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