Reflecting on the 17th sunday in ordinary time

Where we have come from Genesis 18.20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2.6-15 (16-19) Luke 11.1-13

Readings for today

	Psalm 55.16-23
	Esther 5:1-14 Colossians 2.16 - 3.1

thought for today

Towards the end of the previous chapter, Mordecai has challenged Esther who is fearful of approaching the King, that perhaps she is in Xerxes court 'for such a time as this.' In today's chapter she overcomes her fears and approaches the King. We are find ourselves in different circumstances but perhaps for each one of us there is a task from God coming our way and we find ourselves in just such a position - "for such a time as this." Paul's words remind us that God's time does not necessarily work according to religious time. God's call on us will not necessarily come in the middle of Lent when we might be more likely to be 'spiritually ready,' but maybe when our spiritual discipline has slipped a little in these summer months.


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