Matthew 17: 22-27 (Monday, August 13, 2007)

The disciples of Jesus are overwhelmed with grief when Jesus tells them of his passion, death and resurrection. This was most probably a shocking revelation to them. They did not expect Jesus to surrender himself to the hands of men, so that he would be killed. We can only imagine what was going on in their minds when they heard this. Why were they overwhelmed with grief? May be because they considered their time wasted. Now, people will laugh at them because their master has been killed. What if he doesn’t resurrect? The resurrection event has taught us that Jesus does not make empty promises. Whatever he says is true and it will come to pass.

Today, let us live our lives as someone who truly believes in the death and resurrection of Jesus. This means being patient with other people even when they get on our nerves. Jesus was patient even with those who were crucifying him.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, you crucifixion and death has taught us humility and patience. Help us to be patient with those whom we find the most difficult to be with and give us the graces we need to appreciate the good in them.