Tuesday June 6, 2023

Mark 12:13-17

In today’s lovely passage the religious leaders set a trap for Jesus. Should we pay taxes to Caesar? This by the way is not really a question about taxes but it was about getting Jesus in trouble. I cannot believe how much time, money and energy went into setting these traps. That much hatred must have made their lives miserable. Listen do worry about the haters if you have any. They will be consumed from within.

Anyway I am more interested in what Jesus did not say, in what Jesus alluded to. Did you know there is an inscription and an image on your soul? On your soul is the image of God and the inscription “child of God.” Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. To God is the responsibility of healing you. To God is the responsibility of caring for you in every way. Give God a chance!!!