August 12

Today’s Reading - Luke 4:23-30

Thought:

Jesus’ words always seemed to invoke a strong response from His audiences. The truth has a way of doing that. Whether it was to leave everything behind and follow Him or, as in this case, to become violently offended and angry at His teaching, people often responded to Jesus with zeal and conviction. But why? Maybe it is because truth — the kind of truth that Jesus brought — requires it of us. It brings to light our thoughts, our motivations, and even our shortcomings. It then requires us to make a choice and to commit our very lives to that decision. The truth of Christ is life-changing. Many embrace that opportunity, accept the truth and allow themselves to be transformed into the image of Christ. Others, like those in Nazareth, become adamantly opposed to the truth that challenges the paths they have chosen. May we choose the former and always be open to and accepting of Jesus, the Truth.

How has accepting Christ been life-changing for you?