Saturday 9 October

Joel 4: 12-21; Psalm 97; Luke 11:27-28

The valley of decision

The prophet Joel presents God’s wrath but also shows God to be a shelter and a stronghold. The choice is ours. Jesus sharpens the focus: everything we need is in the word of God, and Jesus is that word, made flesh. O Lord, attune my ear to your voice spoken in the life of Jesus. Guide me to the shelter of your wings that I might listen attentively and become a shelter to others, carrying your word of compassion, trust and healing.