Asking questions… BIG and small.

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Gospel: Luke 12. 54-59

Jesus said to the crowds,
“When you see a cloud rising in the west
you say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it does;
and when you notice that the wind is blowing from the south
you say that it is going to be hot–and so it is.
You hypocrites!
You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky;
why do you not know how to interpret the present time?

“Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?
If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate,
make an effort to settle the matter on the way;
otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge,
and the judge hand you over to the constable,
and the constable throw you into prison.
I say to you, you will not be released
until you have paid the last penny.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

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Technology is amazing. You can Google almost any question and find out the answer immediately.

For example, “Can dogs eat bananas?” … “Why do cats purr?” …  “How many gallons of water are in the Atlantic Ocean?”

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But there are other questions – deeper questions – that Google cannot answer. They’re questions, which even the people in Jesus’ time should’ve pondered.

“What’s the meaning of life?” … “Why am I here?” … “Who’s Jesus? Is he who he says he is?”

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God gives each of us a mind to think, a heart to feel, and a conscience to discern his will. But some within the crowds were shallow; they ignored life’s bigger questions, and so missed the meaning of it all.

Although they could interpret simple things like weather patterns, they didn’t make the effort to go any deeper.

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I’m sure our minds will be filled with dozens – if not hundreds – of questions today, like, 
“Where are my keys?” … Or even, “Why do cats purr?” 

But take the time to contemplate the bigger questions, too, like, “Why does faith matter to me?”

Maybe even take it a step further. Strike up a conversation with a friend. Listen. Be open. See if you agree!

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