Luke 4:14-22

I hear God's word but I realize I take it for granted!  Living in a world were I can freely believe and worship makes me forget what it was like living during the life of Christ. 

Not everyone was on board that Jesus was God. With that in mind, I can imagine God, excuse my language, pissing people off. Evidently, He just read an old testament scroll that described the Messiah and then he closes the scroll and tells people, He is the Messiah. 

Three words struck me when I read this passage: conviction, confidence, and courage. 

Jesus did not mince words. He knew he was God and did not make any excuses or water down His message. 

Confidence: Since God had conviction- he also had confidence.  He delivered His message without caring what others thought.  

Courage:  Jesus was not afraid.

Lord, may I also have courage, confidence, and courage when it comes to living my faith. I give you my cowardliness and pray for holy boldness. 

Much love, Trisha 

Multiplication of the loaves

Tonight my husband and I were discussing today's gospel. I shared when I meditate on this particular gospel, I always come up with the same meditation which is when we give our gifts to God- it doesn't matter how small, God will multiple them and when we use them for others, He will completely multiply them. 

Now my husband's mediation definitely struck me. He shared, when we come across some kind of difficulty or adversity where do we turn? 

The disciples did not look to Jesus- they saw a problem without an answer. Where as their answer was right in front of them- Jeaus!  

Jesus when I have a problem, may I be quick to turn to You. 

Much love, Trisha