Wednesday of 3rd Week of Lent – Deut 4:1,5-9; Ps 147:12-13,15-16,19-20; Matthew 5:17-19
The link between inheriting the promised land and following God’s commandments is both clear and remarkable. The teachings of the Old and New Testaments resonate with this truth. Yet, it’s hard to reconcile this with our human doubts about God’s mercy. We might question how mercy can coexist with unfaithfulness, wondering if it truly opens the way to the promised land.
But Jesus doesn’t shy away from this connection. Instead, He expands our vision, showing us that the promised land transcends our immediate understanding. It’s not just a physical space; it’s our Father’s house, a taste of His Kingdom here and now. Think of it like that tiny mustard seed of potential. His mercy embraces all who refuse to stay stagnant.
For those who seek God’s promises, His mercy is a constant companion. It lifts us from our struggles and fuels our journey. So, whether we’re feeling low or lost, remember: in the embrace of His mercy, we find the strength to keep moving forward.
I have recourse to Your mercy, gracious God, You alone are good. Even though my misery is great, and my transgressions are numerous, I trust in Your mercy, because You are the God of mercy, and for centuries it has never been heard of, neither on earth nor in heaven, that a soul trusting in Your mercy was disappointed. O God of mercy, You alone can justify me and You will never reject me when I go, repentant, to Your merciful Heart, from which no one has been rejected, even if he was the greatest sinner (Saint Faustina, Diary 1730).
