Jesus talks to us about 2 pretty important things in our reading today. Signs and Dealing with an others.
We can usually tell when a storm is coming. We are able to see changes in the clouds, we can sometimes feel the air pressure change and we are able to notice a dip or spike in temperature. Signs like this are easy for us to see and interpret, yet somehow we miss the signs that a storm is brewing in our relationships. We miss the signs of Jesus presence in our life and the miracles he performs daily!
Jesus straight up asks us "Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?"
We know when things aren't right, and we know we need to deal with them head on, yet we bring others into situations that they don't need to be in! We are so focused on our own pride and being right that we forget about mercy and grace! We are so focused on being right that we miss when we are the one in the wrong! Often we are bringing others into situations that don't concern them because we are looking for someone to be on "our side."
Jesus tells us to settle matters with others quickly. Don't bring anyone in to judge. In his parable he tells us that if we bring someone else before a judge, we can be the one turned over and be thrown in prison.
We need to see the signs that a situation is going badly, we need to recognize the signs in front of us and take action. We need to be loving and full of grace, compassion and mercy whether we are in the wrong or not, because when we lack these things, we are always wrong!
We need to start looking at the signs around us. We need to not just see them, but we must start responding to them as well! Stop ignoring relationships that are going poorly and own up to your part in them. Start looking to Jesus for a discerning heart and spirit and settle disputes quickly so they don't fester and turn into something that seems beyond repair!
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