Monday 14 December

Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17; Psalm 25;
Matthew 21:23-27

Jesus defeats evil

Inspired by the Spirit of God, Balaam foretells the coming of a king who will one day defeat evil. Jesus is that promised one. Today we see him facing evil people who twist his words and will eventually put him to death. However, we know that as Balaam foretold, Jesus overcame death. Today we Christians often have to face the arguments and sometimes the antagonism of people who do not believe in God or Christ. In those moments we need to call on the Spirit of the Lord to give us the gift of Counsel and the words we need. Has this happened to you?