Saturday, February 20, 2010: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 5:27-32
Posted by Rev. Bekeh Utietiang on February 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Our nation is undergoing an enormous economic crisis. Experts say that this crisis is second only to the great depression. It is a crisis that has come about as a result of human greed. It is the greed of those who wanted to make money at all cost and those who wanted to live above their means. As we continue to prepare ourselves for Easter during this season of Lent, it is important to ask ourselves how greedy we are and to rid ourselves of this dangerous spirit in our lives. The first reading of today tells us that amidst the darkness that we are in, the light of God shall shine and overcome our darkness. For this to happen, we must genuinely care for those in need, be sincere in what we say about other people and be forthright in our lives. For too long, we became a selfish society in which we did not care for the least of our brothers and sisters. We took advantage of the vulnerable. This is good time for us to repent not only as individuals but also a nation.