Jesus refers to "this generation" as children sitting in the market place, never satisfied, always wanting something else or more. Even he couldn't satisfy them, accused of being a drunkard or glutton because he socialized normally with others. (Mt 11: 16-19). Do we find ourselves making the same complaints? Too hot, too cold, too busy, not busy enough???
Centuries ago, Isaiah said it clearly and simply, and his words bear repetition and reflection:
"I, the Lord your God,
teach you what is for your good
and lead you on the way you should go.
If you would hearken to my commandments,
your prosperity would be like a river,
and your vindication like the waves of the sea.
Your descendants would be like the sand,
and those born of your stock like the grains
Their name never cut off
of blotted out from my presence." (Is 48: 17-19)
May we follow the Ways laid out for us each day, and not be looking from side to side for something "better." God knows what is best for us.
Bro. Rene
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