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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

July 23, 2012 – Matthew 12:38-42 – The sign of Jonah


"Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to him, Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you. But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation ask for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For just as Jonah was for three days and three nights in the belly of the sea monster so for three days and three nights the son of man will be in the heart of the earth. The people of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the proclamation of Jonah, and see something greater then Jonah is here."

Father Michael Busch explained that believing Jesus is not easy as we seek his power and ask for signs that he is God. We sometimes want answers or proof that he is in control. It is good to continue asking Jesus for signs when we are in trouble, when disaster strike or face with crisis. Put our faith in God and not give in to fear which drives us to question His promise. Let us not suffer in silence. The sure way to get God’s attention is to do justice, love, kindness, faith and trust in Him. God has not abandoned us. Do not be like Pharisees or scribes asking for signs. There is no need for signs for the one true revelation. Remember Jesus and ask for strength or food to satisfy our hunger and thirst. Jesus is the bread of life; trust that his promise of redemption will come true.

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