Greetings beloved,
Today in verse 19 of chapter 4 of the Gospel of St. Luke, we see Christ finishing His reading of the Messianic prophecy from the book of Isaiah.
The people of Nazareth didn't realize that the prophecy was being fulfilled right there; before there very eyes. They all believed that the Messiah would come sometime in the future. Jesus finished by saying that the Messiah was sent also: "To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD" and that "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing" (Luke 4:19,20).
Most of the people at Nazareth were unaware of the significance of their times. They were too busy with little unimportant things, but Christ was there with them. He was the Messiah they had been waiting for, He was offering them the ability to share in all of the blessings that had been predicted. The opportunity was there.
People today still procrastinate just as they did some two thousand years ago. When it comes to God we tend to put Him off until later. First it's school and friends, then it's our job and our friends, then our marriage, then children, etc. Our priorities are seriously skewed and although we may believe in God, He barely enters our thoughts. Most people don't even respect Him enough to give Him one or two hours a week out of their lives on Sunday morning. The Bible tells us to: "Seek the LORD while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near" (Isaiah 55:6). The opportunity is not always going to be available to us, God will not strive with man forever (Psalm 103:9), life goes on, but there is still time for a decision. The Bible says, "Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation" (II Corinthians 6:2). Death itself will make the decision for us if we don't make it first. Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior? When was the year of the Lord in your life?
Pray with me... Almighty God, we are so glad that Your faithfulness is complete and eternal. Help us to recognize our need for You, to accept and always rely on You, rather than on human beings or this material world. We know that You will never fail us. In our Savior's blessed name we pray. AMEN!
God's blessings to you all,
Fr. Ernest+
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