Daily Inspiration

“Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth.” -Luke 4:14-22
 
There are days when life's stresses overwhelm us. Family, friends, finances, and careers can bring turmoil into our lives. When one of those days turns up, I know God is sending me a reminder.
 
I close my eyes, ears, and mind to the noise around me. I feel God’s hand firmly gripping my soul. I remember this Scripture passage and that Jesus came for me. He came to bring me glad tidings and liberty, open my eyes, free me, and proclaim that this day belongs to the Lord. What more could I ever need?
 
If God holds my soul, then He holds yours. If Christ came to save me, He came to save you. If the Lord made this day, all within it is part of His divine plan. Rejoice in it, and let the power of the Most Holy Trinity spread through you.
 
“This is the Day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” -Psalm 118:24
 
Merry Christmas!

Saint Adrian of Canterbury, pray for us.
 
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Jesus, I trust in you.