Daily Readings - Tue Jun 08 2021
2 Corinthians
18As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been Yes and No.19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed among you, Silvanus and Timothy and I, was not Yes and No, but in him it is always Yes.20For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.21And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us,22and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
Matthew
13"You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.14"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.15Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Sermon
The readings today remind us of the profound trust we place in God and the vital role we play as His people in the world. In the first reading from 2 Corinthians, St. Paul reassures the Corinthians of God's unwavering faithfulness. He emphasizes that all of God's promises are fulfilled in Christ, who is the ultimate "Yes" to His people. Paul also highlights the anointing and sealing of the Holy Spirit, which marks us as God's own and equips us for our mission. This passage invites us to trust in God's reliability and to live with confidence in His plan for us.
In the Gospel, Jesus uses the imagery of salt and light to describe the transformative impact His followers should have on the world. Salt, when it loses its flavor, becomes useless, just as a light hidden under a basket fails to illuminate. Jesus calls us to be visible and effective in our faith, letting our good works shine so that others may see God's glory. This teaching challenges us to live authentically and intentionally, ensuring that our faith is not just a private conviction but a public witness that draws others to God.
Together, these readings remind us that our faith is both a gift and a responsibility. We are called to trust in God's faithfulness and to live in a way that reflects His presence in our lives. Like salt and light, we are to preserve the moral fabric of our world and to illuminate it with the truth and love of Christ. Let us ask ourselves: Am I living in a way that honors God's promises? Am I allowing His light to shine through me? May we embrace our mission as disciples, trusting in God's fidelity and striving to make a difference in the world around us.