Prophesy is often misunderstood to simply mean a glimpse of what is to come in the future. It is much more and beyond for it is knowing in part, God’s heart for another.
How Blessed are we when chosen to be His prophets! Thing is many assume that not everyone can prophesy and it is a gifting only for a select few. Think again! ”For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.” 1 Cor 14:31
See in today’s first reading how loved and well taken care of are God our Father’s prophets. For when we willing to speak His truths and may even be persecuted; still we can rejoice and be glad. For our reward will be great in heaven.
Lord let Your thoughts be my thoughts, Your words be my words. Amen
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First reading
1 Kings 17:1-6
The Lord sends Elijah into the wilderness
Elijah the Tishbite, of Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord lives, the God of Israel whom I serve, there shall be neither dew nor rain these years except at my order.’
The word of the Lord came to him, ‘Go away from here, go eastwards, and hide yourself in the wadi Cherith which lies east of Jordan. You can drink from the stream, and I have ordered the ravens to bring you food there.’ He did as the Lord had said; he went and stayed in the wadi Cherith which lies east of Jordan. The ravens brought him bread in the morning and meat in the evening, and he quenched his thirst at the stream.
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Gospel
Matthew 5:1-12
How happy are the poor in spirit
Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them:
‘How happy are the poor in spirit;
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Happy the gentle:
they shall have the earth for their heritage.
Happy those who mourn:
they shall be comforted.
Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right:
they shall be satisfied.
Happy the merciful:
they shall have mercy shown them.
Happy the pure in heart:
they shall see God.
Happy the peacemakers:
they shall be called sons of God.
Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right:
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven: this is how they persecuted the prophets before you.’
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