I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and from Judah inheritors of my mountains; my chosen shall inherit it, and my servants shall settle there.” vs. 9
Isaiah 65:8-9
One of the recurring themes of the Hebrew scriptures is God’s forbearance. No matter how many times his chosen ones ignored his gracious call for restoration, God would ultimately respond to their plaintive cries and at least save a remnant of them from destruction. There was still potential in them. They had not lost the divine image that had been imprinted on them from the beginning. We know what that patience is like. Even when everyone around has given up on us and declared us losers, God continues to work through the Spirit to bring healing and forgiveness. The tools of the Spirit are familiar to all who have even a causal relationship with the Church: scripture, sacraments, worship, prayer. As the Spirit uses these tools in the reconstruction of our souls, we are transformed and become the wonderful people we were designed to be. The divine DNA is restored, and we are turned into servants and lovers. And these are not rare occurrences! Though it may seem like only a remnant is being changed, the butterfly effect is fully operative. Just a handful of disciples evangelized the world, and the effect of their work will never end. It’s happening all around us every day!
Thought for the Day: How have I seen my loving magnified?
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