Gospel
Luke 9:51-56
Jesus sets out for Jerusalem
As the time drew near for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely took the road for Jerusalem and sent messengers ahead of him. These set out, and they went into a Samaritan village to make preparations for him, but the people would not receive him because he was making for Jerusalem. Seeing this, the disciples James and John said, ‘Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to burn them up?’ But he turned and rebuked them, and they went off to another village.
Reflection
The Samaritan and the Jews were enemies. When Jesus wanted to spend the night in one of the cities they rejected him because he was on the way to Jerusalem . James and John was very upset and wanted Christ to bring fire to the town. Christ said he came to save and not destroy. Christ just went to the next town. What we can learn is rejection is part of life. If faced with rejection just move on and do not be upset.How do you react to rejection?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus we know rejection is part of life. May we learn not to be upset but accept and move on.
Amen
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