Weakness and Simplicity can be Blessing
28 Ju ne 2024
12th Week Ordinary Time
Friday
2 Kings 25:1-12
Meditation
Weakness and Simplicity can be Blessing!
During King Zedekiah’s
reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came and sieged Jerusalem. There was
destruction, famine, and captivity in Babylon. The sons of Zedekiah were killed.
After a few years, King Nebuchadnezzar sends Nebuzaradan his commander of the
imperial guard, an official to Jerusalem. He destroys all that is worthwhile and
sets fire. But the commander left behind some of the poorest people of the
land to work the vineyards and fields.
All those who are able are
taken away or killed and the property is destroyed beyond use. The city of
Jerusalem was destroyed, and it was a sad event to recall in the lives of people.
The commander left the poor and those who were farming. They did not harm the
poor and lowly and those who are doing farming. It happens that strong are destroyed,
made use of and the apparently weak are left behind safely.
Are we aware that
weakness and simplicity can be a source of strength?
St Irenaeus (Mem)
Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb
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