Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent March 10, 2005 Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14; John 5:31-47 Reflection: Moses implores God, “Relent and let your blazing wrath die down,” as he seeks to convince God to give his stiff-necked people another chance. The Lord relents. Our all-loving and all-forgiving God has sent many messengers down through the ages to guide his people. John’s task was to prepare God’s people for the coming Messiah. Jesus tells the people that he has testimony greater than John’s, because by accomplishing the works the Father gave him to do, Jesus is giving testimony to the Father, who is his witness. Even as they study the Scripture, their minds and hearts are closed to the real message. “But you do not want to come to me to have life!” Jesus complains. To come to Jesus is to come with hearts open to see and hear his message and be willing to make changes. To see things differently was and is a challenge. Those who did left everything and followed him. Suggested Action: Ask for the grace to be open to change as we search the Scripture that we may grow ever more like the Son and follow him right into the Father’s arms. Patricia Londa, Member of IHM Prayer Group Vestal, New York