Daily Scripture Reflection & Prayer: November 27, 2024

Date: Wednesday of the 34th Week of Ordinary Time

Scripture Text: Luke 21:12-19

Jesus said to the crowd:

“They will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.”

Breaking the text open – background and summary:

The gospel for today recounts Jesus’ warning of persecution of His followers.

Meditating on the text with personal questions:

How prepared am I to stand for Christ? How willing am I to suffer for my faith?

Praying:

LORD, I do believe. Help my unbelief. Guide me on this journey always towards You and life in abundance with You. Fill my deficiencies with your grace as I seek to live my faith in You and love for You out loud wherever I am. Be with me, LORD. Amen.