Jesus spoke these words to the Pharisees. They did not understand what He was saying. He was telling them that He is God. but they kept asking Jesus who He was. Jesus always does the Will of the Father and He tells us to do what is pleasing to God.
The Israelites complained and they were not grateful for all the Lord was doing for them. Every time something went wrong, they blamed God.
"When Abram prostrated himself, God spoke to him." Genesis 17:3
When we humble ourselves and come before God like a child, we will hear Him speak. He will speak words of truth and love and we will know His voice.
God replied to Moses, "I AM who I AM. Then He added: This is what you will tell the Israelites, I AM has sent me to you." Exodus 3:14
The Old Testament was fulfilled in the New Testament. God told Moses to tell the Israelites that He is I AM. Jesus told the Jews that He is I AM. The Father and the Son are One. Jesus came only to do the Will of the Father.
Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM." So they picked up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid and went out of the temple area. John 8:58-59
The people did not believe what Jesus was saying and they did not understand so they wanted to stone Him, but He hid and went away.
How do you do the Will of the Father? Turn away from sin, do good, seek the Father's Will in all your actions.
How often do you listen to God? How often do you sit with Him in silence? Silence is how you can hear Him. Through silence in prayer, Jesus teaches you to be patient, to wait and, if He delays in answering, He has a reason. Jesus is teaching you to be faithful and to trust in Him.
How can you be faithful and trust in Him? Turn to our Blessed Mother Mary. She teaches you the way. She did not understand so many things, but she placed her trust in God. Mary helps prepare your hearts through prayer, silence, sacrifice and receiving the Sacraments frequently. Mary is the Seat of Wisdom and she teaches you to trust totally in God. She teaches you how to be obedient and to trust in Him even when you do not understand. Mary always leads you to her Beloved Son Jesus.
Mary said, "Do whatever He tells you." John 2:5
Do you believe what Jesus is saying to you? Open your heart and tell Jesus about your doubts, fears, worries and listen as He speaks words of Love to you.
Take time now to ponder these questions. Sit in silence in the Presence of the Lord so you can hear Him whisper into your ear:
During this time of the worldwide pandemic, are you complaining?
Are you finding things to be grateful for?
What is God asking of you?
Lord, what are You teaching me in this moment?
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