Amen, amen, I say to you

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
Gospel: John 5:17-30
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/040225.cfm

Throughout the gospel of John, Jesus explains his divinity. The gospel is more theological than the other books. That said, there is a lot to unpack with scriptures like today’s. What the scripture says about Jesus is also true about the parts of us that are divine. Jesus was able to give his full will to God, whereas we find ourselves limited in giving ours completely.

As this gospel reads, we can’t do anything without God. Like with Jesus, our call is to do God’s will. God loves his children. As his children, we are loved by God. God gives life and sustains life. We too can do the same. We must honor God. We must honor the divinity within ourselves and others. Whoever doesn’t honor what comes from God does not honor God.

Again it says, we cannot do anything without God. We must not seek our will, but the will of the one that sent us. To give one's will to God is a challenge. We want to hold on to control and to be seen as the active agent. But in truth, there is only one active agent. We must find that active agent alive in us and accept where it is driving us.

God, may we open ourselves to your will in our life. May we find a way to hear and accept your call. May we be driven to act as you would want us to act so that your will can be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.