Daily Gospel Reflection for September 27, 2024

Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.

Today's Gospel: Luke 9:18-22

In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the disciples what the crowds are saying about Him, and the disciples respond with all manner of speculation. Peter, however, responds confidently that He is the Messiah. Jesus rebukes them and tells them not to tell anyone. We often understand “rebuke” to mean scold, but it also means to admonish or warn.

Jesus often gives this directive, to not tell anyone of His works. I often wondered why.

We all come to understanding in different ways, and for me, this going deep into my faith started and blossomed when I became a mother. I did many things for my children that I never explained because, frankly, my actions or motives were beyond their understanding. Nevertheless, I was laying a foundation for good things in their future. Sometimes that came with stern words not meant to scold, but to protect.

What I demanded of my children in that moment was to trust me. What Jesus demanded of His disciples in the wake of such a powerful revelation is trust!

Ponder:

Can you trust the Lord implicitly, especially when things are difficult and you can't understand? Can making yourself as a child help in this surrender to trust?