October 21, 2011

Reflection (The readings are below, for your reference)

“Let all that you do be done in love.”

This reminds me of a quote from the Dalai Lama: “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” I bet if Jesus and the Dalai Lama met one another, they would hit it off. I don’t know about you, but if everything I did was done in love, I’d have many fewer regrets in life. Gracious God, help me to remember your words of love this day and always.

Namaste

The Readings

Ezra 3:1-13

1 Corinthians 16:10-24

If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord just as I am; therefore let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me; for I am expecting him with the brothers.

 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but he was not at all willing to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.

 Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.

 Now, brothers and sisters, you know that members of the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints; I urge you to put yourselves at the service of such people, and of everyone who works and toils with them. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence; for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. So give recognition to such people.

 The churches of Asia send greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, greet you warmly in the Lord. All the brothers and sisters send greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Let anyone be accursed who has no love for the Lord. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 12:22-32