Blinded by the structures

The entire system was rotten, so rotten it stank unto heaven. In divine mission, Jesus had declared the temple a den of thieves and not a sanctuary of prayer. He had scattered tables and men, coins and chairs. With the same whip he had herded sellers and sheep.

Jesus had also proclaimed the temple’s ruin when he spoke of the destruction of the temple of his own body. One temple would be resurrected in three days. The other would fall, never to be rebuilt.

To this corrupt, sick, distracted and hypocritical structure a poor woman gave two copper coins as an offering to God. And Jesus praised her because: she gave more than any other. She gave all that she had.

The message did not take root. The disciples were soon caught admiring the wonderful stones and the size of the gates. They were still unable to see.

The lessons are numerous:
Our inability to see through God’s eyes…
The goodness in a person…
The force of generosity…
The example of trust…

Read the Gospels carefully this week. See Jesus at work and learn from him, keeping your eyes on people and off the structures. And there’s no telling what you’ll see.