Yet again, today's scripture keeps everything in perspective. Jn 18:26-27. Peter denied knowing Jesus for the 3rd time. Three strikes and you are out. However, we are NEVER out with Jesus. He keeps giving us chances. That is why we have to try very hard to give others the benefit of the doubt and continuous chances. It is hard. Oh, it is so hard. When you have been let down, deceived, ignored, or persecuted, the first impulse is revenge or anger. That is when we have to put ourselves in God's shoes and forgive 70 times 7.
Another reflection for today. Jer 18:18-20; Mt 20:17-28. Jesus believes that the greatest in his Kingdom is the most humble. How many times do we overextend ourselves to get that attaboy? Especially when others get them all the time for never lifting a finger or having an original thought. It is so hard to cruise through life invisible. Stand in the back of the line. Put others ahead of you. However, that line of thinking is God's way of thinking and the first shall be last while the last shall be first, ultimately.
Just remember, the honors, awards, and notoriety on earth mean nothing when you enter the pearly gates!
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