Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:00:13 +0000
Gospel: Lk 11:27-28
WHILE Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
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Central to the ministry of Jesus is the proclamation of God’s Word. Jesus has just disproved that he works with the devil. Now in contrast, a woman affirms him. She exclaims in a loud voice her belief and admiration.
Blessed is Jesus’ mother because she has given birth to a great Son. His mother must be proud of him. She must be reaping praises because of him. But Jesus is more concerned about hearing and keeping the Word of God he preaches. And his mother Mary is a prime example of one who does exactly this.
Since he started his prophetic ministry, Jesus has not failed to spread
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