Luke 21:5-6: Destruction of the Temple
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Yesterday we reflected on the idea that Jesus replaces the Jerusalem Temple, and that Jesus invites us to be stones in this temple. He describes the coming destruction of this house where God abides; but although they have ears to hear, eyes to see and hearts to comprehend and live this message, the people do not understand what Jesus tells them.
Nor do we.
Each time we focus on our own needs and fears rather than placing faith in the Creator, we have ears but do not hear.
Each time we lust after our own outcomes rather than the hope delivered to us by the Redeemer, we have eyes but do not see.
Each time we sink into revenge rather than rise in petition for our persecutors, we have hearts but do not love.
Each time we gnash our teeth and pull out our hair about what we perceive as a stone in our path, we reject the nurturing care of the Holy Spirit.
From yesterday’s Noontime Reflection:
Do you not know that you are God’s temple?
Do you not know that God’s spirit lives in you?
You are not your own.
You were bought at a price.
You too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
And so we pray.
Good and great and wonderful God, guide us in understanding that we are a diverse people with diverse views and diverse voices coming together in your everlasting sacred heart. Help us to see that the new temple rises from the lessons learned in the destruction of the old. Walk with us as we go up to the New Jerusalem knowing that we are gifts to one another and to you, knowing that we are a collection of pearls purchased at a great price by Christ, believing that we are not our own, living in your Spirit of grace, and peace and joy. We ask this of you today and all days. Amen.
Image from: http://revivenations.org/blog/2013/06/13/david-man-after-gods-heart/
Adapted from a reflection written on September 11, 2008.
The Noontimes 
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