GOD’S WORD

26th Week in Ordinary Time Ps 88:10bc-11, 12-13, 14-15 1st Reading: Job 9:1-12, 14-16 Gospel: Lk 9:57-62

What does the story of a plowman have to do with the journey with God? A plowman who looked back while plowing caused his furrow to be crooked. He had to look straight ahead in order to keep the plow from going off-course. Likewise, if we look back, we hang on to former securities and comfort zones preventing us from what God has for us. Looking back is holding on to past ways and questionable behavior. Are you ready to take the path Jesus offers? His infinite mercy is sufficient and his love is strong. There is nothing greater we can do with our lives than to place them at the service of the Creator of the universe. We cannot overcome God in generosity and mercy. Jesus promises that those who are willing to part with what is most dear to them for his sake “will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.“