The Work of God

Gospel: Matthew 12: 14-21

What does the work of God look like? Is it a media empire that always seeks attention to itself, always pushing content regardless of its veracity? Is it a political movement that is ever seeking power and advantage for itself without regard for truth or respect for persons? Today's Gospel portion suggests a much different portrait of what God's work looks like than the one we present to the world.

For here Jesus goes about from place to place doing good to others - healing, liberating, extending mercy.  He orders others to tell no one about these deeds, only to offer thanks in the prescribed way.  When faced with opposition, Jesus does not look for arguments with them.  He simply goes to another place and does good to those he finds there.  There is no seeking for attention, power, or advantage.  

The work of God is not flashy or brash.  It does not need marketing, public relations, or glitzy fundraising professionals.  It is simply going about doing good to others - healing, liberating, extending mercy, giving thanks in the prescribed way.  Today, how can we be about the work of God in the life God has given us to live?