The power of the Word of God
The first reading at Mass from the Prophet Isaiah speaks about the Word of God going out and never coming back empty and wihtout effect. Nothing is more powerful than the Word of God. It is so powerful not only because it is spoken through the prophets but also because while in the Old Testament is was only heard, now it is seen in the Word become Flesh, Jesus Christ. Through the mystery of the Incarnation, the Word can now be touched, heard, seen and loved in a way unknown to the prophets. This is the guft God has given to us. The Father has never stopped speaking to us through his Word, and this Word, Jesus tells us everything there is about God. He reveals this not only through his preaching, but in his very divine person.
Nothing is more powerful than the Word of God to effect life, salvation and holiness, but it is also contingent on one hearing it, seeing it (Him). To see the Word we must slow down and look, to hear the Word we must silence the noise and chaos of life and listen. To feel the Word we need to open up our hearts. The Word is patient because it has one desire, our life with the one who Sent him, the Father.
The purpose of this season of Lent is to be able to see and hear and touch the word of God, Jesus Christ in a deeper and more personal way, and be seen, spoken to and touched by him. Maybe we can practice this today and see how the Word will effect us.
