Friday, June 8, 2007

College At 63

Tobit 11:5-17
Psalm 146:1-2, 6-7, 8-9, 9-10
Mark 12:35-37

“The large crowd listened to him with delight.” - Mark 12:37

Whatever happened to this large crowd who was awed by His wit, fascinated by His miracles, and entertained by His nice stories? Never heard much about them. Some might even have been with those who shouted, “Crucify Him!”

This will happens today. Many are entertained by God’s Word from celebrity preachers and “feel good” bestselling books. Truth, however, is people can be delighted but still remain lost.

I read about a man in New York City who died at the age of 63 without ever having had a job. He spent his entire adult life in college. He had acquired so many academic degrees that they looked like the alphabet after his name.

Why? When he was a child, a wealthy relative died, naming him as a beneficiary in his will. It stated that he was to be given enough money to support him every year as long as he stayed in school.

By staying in school indefinitely he turned a technicality into a steady income for life - something his benefactor never intended. Unfortunately, he spent thousands of hours listening to professors and reading books but never “doing.” His knowledge never “worked.” - Jon E.

Reflection: Question: What has the Lord spoken to you about recently? What have you done about it?

Lord, we take delight in Your Word. May this transform us into your likeness so that You may be delighted when You look at us.

Blessed Mariam Thresia Chiramel Mankidian, virgin foundress, pray for us.

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