February 18, 2024 – A

Jesus didn't care what his chances were,
neither can we. 
We have a job to do: Being who we are,
when we are,
where we are,
in ways appropriate to the occasion,
and not trying to get anything in the bargain.
Just doing what is called for,
no matter what.
Like turning over the tables
of the money-changers in the temple.
And refusing to tell Pilate
he would stop causing trouble
and go back to Nazareth.
If Jesus had only done those two things
he would have lived to enjoy his grandchildren.
But duty called.

Duty.
Is what the moment needs
from us.
Of us.
And that is what we are here for.
No questions asked.
No demurring permitted.

We are here to do what is called for
in each situation as it arises
as long as life shall last.
With the gifts of our original nature
and the virtues,
virtuosities,
that are ours to serve and share
the way only we can,
day by day,
every day.

I can't wait to see what that means
for me
today!

And you? 

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