{"id":3646,"date":"2024-03-04T17:39:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T17:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstpresvaldosta.org\/?p=3646"},"modified":"2024-03-04T17:39:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T17:39:01","slug":"meditations-of-my-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstpresvaldosta.org\/index.php\/2024\/03\/04\/meditations-of-my-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditations of My Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meditations of My Heart<\/span><\/p>\n

Psalm 19:7-14 and John 2:13-22<\/span><\/p>\n

Third Sunday in Lent<\/span><\/p>\n

March 3, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Today we find a very different Jesus than the one we are used to reading about.\u00a0 The Jesus that we know is caring and loving, compassionate and full of grace.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Let\u2019s consider exactly what has driven our compassionate Jesus to the point of making a whip to drive out the animals from the temple.\u00a0 What has driven this Jesus to pour out the collected coins and overturn tables?\u00a0\u00a0 It must have been a very disturbing scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What is really going on here that angered Jesus to the point of this outrage?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Previously, each time I have heard this story about buying and selling in the temple, which has become a marketplace, I\u2019m not sure I fully understood what was taking place.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I mean I thought it was that Jesus didn\u2019t want the temple, the house of God, disgraced with buying and selling; however, there is much more to the story.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The people were expected to make a sacrifice for their sins.\u00a0 Most people would sacrifice a calf or a sheep, which was more expensive, so for those who could not afford to purchase the larger animals, they were offered to make a lesser purchase of a dove.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What was really going on here is that the leaders of the temple had created a money market for themselves.\u00a0 Since tradition held that animals were needed for sacrifices to God for sins to be forgiven, or in order give thanks to God, the leaders had so very conveniently provided animals for purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It was being made to look as a matter of convenience that these animals had been placed here so people didn\u2019t have to travel with their sacrifice, especially if they were burdened with traveling a long way to get to the temple.\u00a0 However, there was the guilt factor and the pressure factor that came along with the convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Leaders and the sellers of the animals might pressure those coming into the temple to make a sacrifice, or guilt those into having a sin forgiven so that animals could be sold and money could be paid that ultimately ended up in the pockets of the leaders so they could get rich.\u00a0 I imagine that Jesus was watching high pressure sales here.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There was no need for those traveling long distances to be inconvenienced or burdened by bringing their own livestock, no everything was conveniently provided here at the temple.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 However, Jesus tells the sellers, \u201cTake these things out of here!\u00a0 Stop making my Father\u2019s house a marketplace!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As this is happening, Jesus\u2019 disciples remember that it is written, \u201cZeal for your house will consume me.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s an interesting phrase, isn\u2019t it?\u00a0 \u201cZeal for your house will consume me.\u201d\u00a0 Where is it previously written?\u00a0 From where do the disciples remember it?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If we look at the Psalmist\u2019s writing in Chapter 69, he is praying for deliverance from persecution, and it is in verse 9, he prays, \u201cIt is zeal for your house that has consumed me; the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Here the Psalmist is being persecuted for doing what is right before God because of his love for God.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The disciples, seeing all that is unfolding before them, considered these words from the Psalmist a prophecy.\u00a0 Like the Psalmist, Jesus was consumed with the love of his Father and his Father\u2019s house, the temple, which was being used as a marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Jesus bore the burden of knowing these things were not needed to have a relationship with his Father, and that the people were being taken advantage of as the leaders got rich from their little scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Also like the Psalmist, Jesus was burdened with questions and insults by the Jews and the leaders of the temple with questions regarding his zeal for wanting to show everyone the right way to have relationship with his Father, God.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus, therefore, was disrupting a nice little money making scheme, and you can imagine this did not set too well with the leaders of the temple, the sellers sitting at the table, or even those entering the temple for forgiveness and blessing.\u00a0 Everything was literally turned upside down!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 So as the anger flairs, the Jews question Jesus, poking at him for his previous teachings and now for this, asking, \u201cWhat sign can you show us for doing this?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus is probably about to lose his mind.\u00a0 What sign?\u00a0 What sign, indeed!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They are most likely focused on the fact that Jesus had just prior to this event turned the water into wine.\u00a0 However, the truth is Jesus is<\/em> the sign, and they are too oblivious, too arrogant to recognize him and acknowledge him as the Messiah.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Previously while attending the wedding, Jesus turned the water into wine, and the jars once filled with water for purification are being replaced with wine, the symbol of blood, Christ\u2019s blood that will be shed to purify all from their sins.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The sign in today\u2019s reading is that Jesus is opposed to organized religion, a scheme that is more concerned with making money than with worshiping God.\u00a0 Jesus is opposed to tradition that disrupts the focus which should be on the body of Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus is destroying the old tradition in order to prepare for the new covenant.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They scoff when Jesus replies, \u201cDestroy the temple, and in three days I will raise it up,\u201d because they do not understand that Jesus speaks of his death and resurrection.\u00a0 The death and resurrection to come that they cannot comprehend.\u00a0 The death of the old traditions and laws, and the resurrection of the new covenant made through the blood of Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus has entered Jerusalem as Passover is about to occur.\u00a0 Passover being the Jewish tradition and celebration of redemption from bondage in the land of Egypt where God freed the Israelites from slavery.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 However, this Passover will parallel with redemption of bondage of sin through the sacrifice of Christ, the true Temple of God which will be torn down, destroyed and killed, and the one who will rise on the third day.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As we continue our walk in the wilderness with Jesus toward Easter, what meditations do we carry in our heart?\u00a0 What are our thoughts?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Like the Psalmist in our reading today, we have all the words of God planted in our minds, and the actions of Jesus are sown in our hearts, and it is for us to consider\u2026.are we meditating on those things as we journey with Jesus?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When we hold on to traditions that stand in the way of new ways of worshiping God, are we worshiping the tradition itself rather than giving God the glory for a new direction?\u00a0 Is the tradition getting in the way of our walk with Jesus?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When we speak unfavorably about another person, are we letting the words of our mouth be acceptable to God?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When we wish another harm or delight in one\u2019s misfortunes, are we considering the right meditations of our heart that is acceptable to God?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Consider all the things we know that Jesus taught, the things we can rejoice in knowing and sharing, the love and compassion, the grace and forgiveness, the unwavering zeal for God.\u00a0 These are the things we can meditate on as we journey in the wilderness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When we do this, it fills our lives with joy.\u00a0 It fills our lives with light that shines on others so they feel the warmth of our Lord, so they too can know Jesus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Like the disciples remembered at the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, let us too remember and believe the scriptures, the Word of God.\u00a0 Let us dwell on the beautiful actions and words of Jesus who brings new light and love.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Let us dwell on things that are good and that bring joy, and most of all, let us all say, \u201cmay \u00a0the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Will you say it with me this morning?\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cMay the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord.\u201d\u00a0 Amen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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