First Reading: Genesis 49:2, 8-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72
Gospel: Matthew 1:1-17
Have you ever wondered if God has a plan for our lives? If you have, then today's scriptures may provide some insight into God's ways. In the reading from the book of Genesis, Jacob tells his son Judah that "the scepter shall never depart from Judah." Jacob also makes reference to Judah as a lion. Do you see the foreshadowing that is happening here? If it is not quite clear, then think to the today's gospel reading about the genealogy of Jesus: "Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah ...Matthan the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ." Today we read about the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, the Lion of Judah; the fulfillment of the promises made by God to Abraham and David.
Since the fall, God has had a plan for our salvation, and for bringing us to Him. The Lord had a plan for coming to earth as one of us, and sacrificing Himself for the sins of all. From the genealogy today, we see God's promise through His servants Abraham and David fulfilled. Let us never doubt that God has a plan for our lives. Looking back on my life and all that I have been through, I know that all that I have done and all that I have been through has been for a reason. Some things I can explain, some things I cannot; all I know that is that it is all a part of God's plan, and it is His plan that I should never doubt.
Father above, we thank you for this day. We thank you for all the blessings that you bestow upon us each day. Lord, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, help us to turn away from the things of this world, and to turn and give of ourselves fully to you. Lord, we pray for the strength and courage to persevere in this world. Lord increase our faith, so that we can be the good faithful servants that you created us to be. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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