Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
(Isaiah 49:8-15; John 5:17-30)
The priest in charge was not sure what to do. He had received a complaint about one of the
people he worked with. He knew the
fellow worker as well-intentioned and hardworking. She was also somewhat rigid about rules which
made her vulnerable to criticisms. Some people
picture God in this way – rigid and demanding.
They might forsake religion because of such a false image. In the
readings today God sets the record straight.
Through the prophet Isaiah God proclaims that he has more concern
for his people than a mother for her child.
He would go to the extent of leveling mountains to see them home safely. In the gospel Jesus assures that Isaiah’s
prophecy is for real. He does only what
the Father does. He will see his followers
home to eternal life.
We best believe that God would never do anything to harm
us. Perhaps He allows hardship to come
our way. However, this will be to
correct our faults. He wants us with Him
in Paradise.
