--- title: Daily Gospel Reflection for February 17, 2018 description: Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/2018/02/17/daily-gospel-reflection-february-17-2018/#) # Daily Gospel Reflection for February 17, 2018 Feb 17, 2018 5:01:13 AM  |  by [Kelly Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/kelly-guest) Receive Daily Gospel Reflections in your inbox ***Today's Gospel: [Luke 5:27-32](http://usccb.org/bible/readings/021718.cfm)*** What did Jesus see in Levi that made Him call to the tax collector? There were other publicans there, sitting alongside Levi. Why did the Christ only invite Levi to follow Him? Jesus saw something special in Levi. “For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart” (1 Sam 16:7). Perhaps Jesus saw a generous heart full of longing. Despite his wealth, Levi knew he was missing something. He trusted that Jesus knew what he was missing and trusted that Jesus could fulfill that need. So he got up, left the emptiness behind, and followed Jesus. Levi was so excited about his new-found treasure that he wanted to share it with his friends. Who were his friends? Outcasts: other tax collectors, of course, and prostitutes. Jesus did not shrink away from Levi’s friends. He cared not that the popular and (self-)righteous among the Israelites considered these people deplorable, undesirable, unclean. Jesus knew that they, like all people, needed Him. So He dined with them. The Great Physician tended to their wounded hearts and souls that day. Those who wanted to be healed were. You have only to be willing to go to the Doctor. ### Ponder: When Jesus looks into your heart, He sees a beautiful soul striving for perfection! What sin or fault do you have that is standing in your way of perfection? Go to the Doctor for the cure. ### Pray: My dear Jesus, my heart longs for You, but I am sinful. Heal me of my sins. Detach me from my fault. Help me to love You better. I trust You with my heart. 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