Friday November 3, 2023

Luke 14:1-6

Now on a sabbath day Jesus had gone for a meal to the house of one of the leading Pharisees; and they watched him closely.

So I went around yesterday thinking it was a Tuesday. I did not realize it until I saw my Friday payday check that I had my days mixed up. This my friends is how busy life has gotten. It maybe time for a retreat.

Anyway that has nothing to do with today’s reading and reflection. Have you noticed how much happens in Jesus life around a meal. In fact the gospel of Luke has Jesus at meals a lot. You would hope that having a meal is the most relaxing fun time. And it may be so. Having a meal is relaxing, fun, fulfilling. Sometimes though it can be stressful. They were watching Jesus lest he says something or does something. At this sabbath meal, he healed a man with a weathered hand.

Have you noticed who needs healing at your dinner table? What can heal them? It may take you choosing to forget/forgive a painful past with them. You have incredible power when you set the table!!!