Today in the gospel Jesus shows us something that is essential. The pharisees came forward seeking a sign from heaven to test him.
Once again the pharisees were unsatisfied with the many deeds that Jesus had done time and time again. Their heart was so hardened that they could no longer see reality correctly.
Jesus had enough. The gospel tells us that , "Jesus signed from the depths of his spirit."
What a sigh! From the depths of his spirit Jesus sighs. What a description of Jesus frustration with these people.
Jesus did not bad mouth them. Jesus did not insult them. Jesus did not attack them.
No! Jesus simply walked away. Actually, he got in his boat and went to the other side of the lake. He put distant between him and them. Sometimes this is necessary. Sometimes this is the best way to act charitable, to simply walk away. Distance can be a friend in time of need.
If only Cain would have done the same!
Jesus reveals to us one way how to handle temptation in our life.
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