I also begin to see how insignificant my problems and worries really are. I think of the true moments of crisis. For me these have almost always been family issues rather than work issues. These times of loss put days like today into perspective. Still I find it too easy to be distracted by the flyspecks and to lose sight of the big picture. In the case of Job, he had the right the right to be frustrated; his greatest gifts had been lost as Satan put him to the test. In the case of Jesus, having just been rejected by the people of his hometown, he finds rejection again in the Samaritan village. Although we hear the aggravation of Job and of the Apostles, Job and Jesus persevere. Faced with truly major concerns, they keep their focus. Any feelings of vengeance are put aside. They move forward in their mission. In my opinion both will end up short changed, but both ultimately rest in the light of the Father’s favor. My prayer today is for perspective and perseverance. |