LEAVE IT TO THE LORD - One Bread, One Body, 9/5/2008

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Friday, September 5, 2008

1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Psalm 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40, Luke 5:33-39
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LEAVE IT TO THE LORD

"He will make justice dawn for you like the light; bright as the noonday
shall be your vindication." —Psalm 37:6

Jesus' disciples were accused of being soft on prayer and fasting (Lk
5:33). The Pharisees made a judgment based only on what they could
outwardly observe, and misunderstood the underlying context for the
disciples' actions.

Paul was subjected to judgment and scrutiny by both the Corinthians and by
human courts as well (see 1 Cor 4:3, 5). He served the Corinthians and the
Lord from pure motives but was constantly misunderstood and was frequently
subjected to accusations of all kinds.

Have you ever been misunderstood in your Christian walk? Have you ever
served out of love and then had a person or group completely misinterpret
your motives? Perhaps they shunned you or even accused you of wrongdoing
(see Jn 16:2-3).

As followers of Jesus, we do not have to expend the energy to defend
ourselves beyond a simple explanation on our behalf (see Mt 5:37). Rather,
God's plan is that we focus on serving Him (see 1 Cor 4:1) and leave it to
Him to take care of defending and vindicating us (Is 54:17; Ps 37:6). His
vindication is far-reaching and complete, "bright as the noonday" (Ps
37:6). So, "commit to the Lord your way; trust in Him, and He will act"
(Ps 37:5) in your defense.

Prayer: Father, I put my life in Your hands (Ps 31:6).

Promise: "The salvation of the just is from the Lord; He is their Refuge
in time of distress." —Ps 37:39

Praise: It is Rhonda's supernatural gift of joy that best witnesses to the
glory of God.

(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Come for
two days of Meditation & Eucharistic Adoration, Oct. 1-2, and a retreat on
"Celebrating the Sacraments With Joy," Oct. 3 & 4. Call 937-587-5464 or
513-373-2397 to register.)

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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my
permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from
August 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, February 25, 2008

The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be
free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have
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