How chilling it would be on the Day of Judgment to hear Jesus, the eternal Word of God, speak the words: "My Word has no room among you." Jesus came into this world as a Baby in the womb of Mary, His mother. At Bethlehem, on the day of His birth, there was no room for Him at the inns and homes of Bethlehem (Lk 2:7). There was no room for the Word of God.
Do you have a Bible in your home? If so, does it merely sit unopened on a shelf? Or do you have room in your life for the Word of God? We need to make room for the Word of God by getting rid of clutter in our lives which is "taking up room" and crowding God's Word out of our lives. Meditate on God's Word day and night (Ps 1:2). Devour God's Word and let it become the joy and the happiness of your heart (Jer 15:16).
Whatever changes are required, make room for God's Word in your heart and in your life. Presentation Ministries publishes this booklet, One Bread, One Body, to help you abide in God's Word (Jn 8:31-32) through the daily Mass readings. In these final days of Lent, devote yourselves anew to Jesus and His Word. "Open wide your hearts!" (2 Cor 6:13)
| PRAYER: | Father, I open wide my heart and ask You to plant Your Word deep within. May I be good soil that hears and heeds Your Word to bear much fruit for You. |
| PROMISE: | "If you live according to My teaching, you are truly My disciples; then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." –Jn 8:31-32 |
| PRAISE: | Roger and his wife have labored for years to bring food and faith to the starving people of a third-world nation. |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College