- It was the feast of Hanukah, the Feast of Lights.
Jesus was walking in the Temple.
Some Jews approached him saying:
If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.
Jesus answered:
I did tell you, but you do not believe.
I did miracles, but you do not believe.
You are not my sheep.
My sheep hear my voice.
I know them and they follow me
I give them eternal life
They will never perish
No one will snatch them out of my hand.” (Paraphrase of John 10:22-28)
The setting for this gospel message is Hanukkah, the Feast of Lights.
Light … Illumination … Revelation.
Yet, at this Feast of Lights, we see a group of questioners who are still in the metaphorical darkness questioning Jesus, but, ironically as Jesus points out, maintaining their self-imposed darkness.
A darkness imposed by asking, while not really wanting to hear.
A darkness imposed by seeking, while not looking to find.
A darkness imposed by knocking, while leaning against the door to prevent its opening.
A darkness imposed by allowing the shouting voices of the world to drown out the voice of the Shepherd. [Read more…]
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