“I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
for although you have hidden these things
from the wise and the learned
you have revealed them to the childlike.”

luke 10:21

Luke 10:17-24

Reflection

The disciples return to Jesus and rejoice because the demons are subject to them. Jesus tells them to rejoice instead that their names are written in heaven. He then goes on to praise the Father, and tells the disciples that they are blessed, for prophets and kings desired to see what they see, but did not.

Jesus says that it is God’s gracious will to reveal hidden things to the childlike, not the wise and learned. Are we childlike in our faith? Of course, it is necessary to learn about Scripture, Church teachings, and things of that nature, but our faith should be childlike – trusting totally in Jesus.

When we put our trust in the Lord like a child, we don’t worry about anything and only rely on him. As a child relies totally on their parents, so we too should rely totally on the Lord. God has been gracious to give us his Son, and we should take advantage of this great gift. Today, reflect on how you can become more childlike in your faith.

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Saint of the Day

St. Francis of Assisi: died 1226

“The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today.” St. Francis of Assisi