Daily Readings - Thu Nov 13 2025
Luke
20And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:21Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.22And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.23And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after them, nor follow them.24For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.25But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.
Sermon
In today’s readings, we are invited to reflect on the nature of wisdom and the kingdom of God. The first reading from the Book of Wisdom describes wisdom as a divine spirit that permeates all creation, pure and life-giving. It is the essence of God’s goodness, present everywhere and in everyone, guiding those who seek it. The Gospel reading from Luke shifts our focus to Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God. He tells the Pharisees that the kingdom is not something to be observed with a specific time or place, but rather it is already present within them and among them.
The connection between these readings lies in their emphasis on the interior and mysterious nature of divine presence. Wisdom is not just knowledge but a living spirit that transforms us from within. Similarly, the kingdom of God is not a future event or a distant reality but a present reality that dwells in the hearts of believers. Jesus warns against looking for signs or external markers, urging us instead to cultivate an inner awareness of God’s presence in our lives.
As we reflect on these readings, let us ask ourselves: Do we seek God in the right places? Are we open to encountering divine wisdom in the everyday moments and challenges of our lives? The kingdom of God is not something we will find by chasing after it; it is already here, in the love we share, the compassion we show, and the peace we cultivate in our hearts. Let us strive to live with this awareness, trusting that God’s wisdom and grace are always at work within us, guiding us toward His will.