First Friday of Advent
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– You can follow the suggestions in the daily ‘Reflection’.
– You can listen to the music
Today’s Scripture
Matthew 9: 27-31 (WEB)
As Jesus passed by from there, two blind men followed him, calling out and saying, “Have mercy on us, son of David!” When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?”
They told him, “Yes, Lord.”
Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” Then their eyes were opened. Jesus strictly commanded them, saying, “See that no one knows about this.” But they went out and spread abroad his fame in all that land.
Reflection
Place yourself in the dark world of the two blind men, following the sound of Jesus’ footsteps and crying out from the depths of your own spiritual blindness. He stops, looks directly at you in the quiet of the house, and asks: “Do you truly believe I can do this for you?” Feel the raw vulnerability of that moment, and let your honest, unfiltered desire answer Him.
Grace to Ask For: The courage to show Christ my blindness and trust completely in His power to restore my vision.
Examen: Where did I experience spiritual blindness or cynicism today, and did I allow Jesus to touch that space?
Today’s Music
Amazing Grace. Vocals; Carl Ellis, Bagpipe: Ronnie Bromhead