17th July 2018 Tuesday 15th Week of Ordinary Time

Reflection
Isaiah 7:1-9, Matthew 11:20-24
“A daily transforming encounter with Jesus”
The people of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum encountered Jesus in their midst. Yet, their lives remained unchanged. This was the cause of Jesus’ grief. They continued their lives as though they did not experience God’s presence in their lives and in their communities.

Unlike the people of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum, there are others like Peter, Mary Magdalene, Nicodemus, Andrew, Martha, etc. who encountered Jesus and were attracted to Him and His ways. These people made the choice to allow Jesus to transform their lives. They followed Him faithfully to the end.

Whether it is attraction or repulsion, no one remained the same after an encounter with Jesus. This is the Good News for us today! No one encounters Jesus and leaves the encounter, unchanged. With Jesus, there is no more sitting on the fence for us anymore. Instead, we need to make a choice and be receptive to changes.

Questions for reflection:
1) How has Jesus provoked a radical deep change in my life?

2) Do I desire to encounter Him today and am I open to let Him transform my thoughts, my feelings, my lifestyle, my habits and my relationships with others?