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Wednesday Meditation (Matthew 4:5)

“Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple.”.

Most immigrant children share a similar experience. They are told to work hard, do the best they can and be part of the Canadian dream. In other words, prosper in ways that parents’ sacrifice bear a comfortable, secure and safe life. Seeing their parents working hard, they, too, do their best to get to the top. It is no coincidence that when you attend any high school graduation, most immigrant children are receiving disproportionate numbers of prizes and moving onto colleges and universities.

DH Update 15, Wed. March 8, 2023

Wednesday Meditation (Matthew 4:4)

“One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” .

As Christians we do our best to live a life of balance in most matters. Whether in work or play, caring for one another or strangers, we do our best to manifest God’s love in ways each person, including myself, flourishes in life. As Presbyterians, whenever we talk about ‘doing everything in moderation,’ we are speaking of living life that achieves equilibrium between private and public life.

DH Update 14, Lent1 Wed. March 1, 2023

Wednesday Meditation (Matthew 4:1)

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. .

We are lingering on Matthew 4:1 for another week. It is a fascinating experience for us to share with Jesus. The Spirit led him into the wilderness. Of course, for us, wilderness is a strange, foreign, barren and desolate place. We often picture it as a hostile and inhospitable area. Immediately upon reading this passage our minds think of dangers Jesus would face.

DH Update 13, Ash Wed. 6 Wed. February 12, 2023

Wednesday Meditation (Matthew 4:1)

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. .

We are not quite sure what it means for us to hear that Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted. What was the reason for Jesus to be tempted? Jesus was baptised. The voice from heaven proclaiming that Jesus was the beloved Son was heard. Why, then, was it necessary for Jesus to be tempted by the devil? What was the purpose?

DH Update 12, Epiphany Week 6 Wed. February 15, 2023

Wednesday Meditation (1 John 4:18)

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not reached perfection in love..

The first time I felt fear in a strangely unsettling way was when the war on Iraq was declared by the president of the USA. I still don’t know why I was fearful in hearing the announcement, but thinking back, I was getting very upset and fearful over what was to come. For the first time I feared that many people would suffer the devastation and destruction of human lives. I could sense the power of death and I was fearful.