Luke 6:20-26-- and what we are called to do

Today's Gospel reading is pretty clear about who is on the side of right, who is practicing compassion and who will receive blessings and justice. This is from Luke 6:20-26, and for centuries, it has given hope and comfort to people who are living in confusing, unjust times. In our own day, things are even more chaotic, not just nationally but also globally. What often happens, though, is that some folks sit back and wait for someone else --or God-- to swoop in and save the day, without actively participating in mitigating the problems. 

I firmly believe that God works through us, if we are willing to be of service. Passivity is not helpful; if we see someone who is struggling, we should help. If we see someone being persecuted, we should help. We should share our bounty, offer practical solutions, and roll up our sleeves to do good work. 

Blessings come in many forms, and we should be one for others, if we are brave enough to let God work through us.

Have a good day,

C 

Looking at his disciples, he said:

“Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 Blessed are you who hunger now,
    for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now,
    for you will laugh.
22 Blessed are you when people hate you,
    when they exclude you and insult you
    and reject your name as evil,
        because of the Son of Man.

23 “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.

24 “But woe to you who are rich,
    for you have already received your comfort.
25 Woe to you who are well fed now,
    for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now,
    for you will mourn and weep.
26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,
    for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.