Isaiah 65: 17-21, Psalm 30: 2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b, John 4: 43-54
Today’s reading in Isaiah joyously explains how God is about to create a New Hope for his people. He promises them a new vision of the future where all who work to build or plant shall long enjoy the work of their hands. No longer will their efforts go unrewarded. God wants his people to be glad and rejoice forever in what he is creating.
Isaiah’s New Hope prophecy is fulfilled in John’s reading. “The Galileans welcome Jesus, since they had seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the festival; for they too had gone to the festival.” The royal official had not seen and only heard of Jesus’ deeds. He begged Jesus to heal his son. Jesus was moved, and said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed, and his son was saved.
I’m writing this reflection on the day that President Obama was sworn into office. As an American, I’m very proud of what this day represented. It was only forty years ago that Dr. Martin Luther King was offering his new vision of hope to the black community. “A day will come when you will be judged not by the color of your skin, but by the content of your character.” We like the Galileans, welcome President Obama as our 44th President and rejoice to the fulfillment of promises foretold. But, when your belief is tested and you don’t have the luxury of witnessing your fulfillment, will you, like the royal official, take it on faith.
Reflection question:
How convinced am I that God has a plan for me and wants to make me into something special in spite of my flaws.
David and Colleen Sztuk, Project Manager/Account Specialist, happily married for 20 years and proud parents of Katie (14) and Melissa (12)
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