Today’s Lectionary Readings: Psalm 45 & 65; Zechariah 7:1-10; Luke 20:27-38; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5
As we enter the holiday season, it’s easy to become so fixated on our commitments and traditions that we lose sight of what the holidays really represent. If that’s happened to you, don’t feel badly. You’re in good company. In this morning’s reading from Zechariah, we are told the people of Bethel have done the same thing. They’ve become so fixated on the religious tasks spelled out for them that they’ve lost sight of what’s really important; hence, God’s words through the prophet Zechariah spelling out what really matters – things like true judgment, kindness, and mercy. Today, as you anticipate the crushing demands of the holiday season before you, I urge to slow down and remember what’s really important during this time. Til next time…
As we enter the holiday season, it’s easy to become so fixated on our commitments and traditions that we lose sight of what the holidays really represent. If that’s happened to you, don’t feel badly. You’re in good company. In this morning’s reading from Zechariah, we are told the people of Bethel have done the same thing. They’ve become so fixated on the religious tasks spelled out for them that they’ve lost sight of what’s really important; hence, God’s words through the prophet Zechariah spelling out what really matters – things like true judgment, kindness, and mercy. Today, as you anticipate the crushing demands of the holiday season before you, I urge to slow down and remember what’s really important during this time. Til next time…
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