05/12/2021

The Old Testament today is a magnificent hymn of praise and thanksgiving. 

I should be able to feel that same sense of joy each day of my life for from Jesus I and all mankind have received freedom from the chains of sin. We have been saved from the power that Adam surrendered us to and after coming through the growth and pain of fighting for life and the nearness of God; slaves in Egypt; captives in Babylon; always individually prone to the sins of the world and the flesh; we have now the free gift, a multiple of Graces, Salvation acquired for us on the cross in great pain and suffering by the Son who has been subjected in total freedom to far more than we can ever realise.

John prepares the way of the Lord. Baptism has prepared my soul to be defended against the wickedness and snares of the devil . As I have grown, I have increasingly drifted away from our common purpose to know, love and serve God and on the brink of destruction brought back by the Loving Mercy of Father Son and Holy Spirit. The deserts of Godlessness are attractive but totally worthless and this what we should focus on during our lives.

Dear Lord let me not be side tracked by the sins of others but always put first my purpose to follow you wherever you wish to lead. You are my Lord and my God.