To the Ends of the Earth: Witness – Week 4, Day 4 – We Are Not Just Journeymen But Road Construction Workers
Sponsored
Catholic365 is sponsored by
Road to Purity
The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the outcasts of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147:2–3
The God who destroys armies and conquers kingdoms will rebuild our shattered souls and gather us back together as one people. He will heal wounds of division and bind up our broken hearts. The One who numbers the stars is the One who stoops down low through the cross to sooth our weary souls. His preference is for the poor. He lifts them out of the pit, but he casts down those who oppress the helpless and the weak.
God’s comfort comes from his perfect love. Jesus was not a mighty king, rallying armies to defeat the oppressors of God’s people. He was the One who placed his hands on the lepers, touched the blind and the lame, and washed the dirty feet of his disciples. His perfect love took the form of compassionate service and eternal patience. He continues to shower that gracious gift upon all who seek his comfort. As we are loved by this perfect lover of souls, we can find the strength to comfort others who are lost, alone, and desperate for love.
Questions for Reflection
How have you experienced the comfort of God in your life?
How has Christ’s servant heart helped you to be a comfort to others?
Is there anyone outside your circle of faith who needs to experience the comfort of Christ? How can you bring that comfort to the person this week?
Praying with Scripture
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases,
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness. (Lam 3:22–23)
You can learn more about the To the Ends of the Earth Series HERE
You can watch and listen to this devotion HERE
Mark C. McCann is an author and Ministry Consultant with more than 30 years of writing and ministry experience. He has published articles for a number of Catholic magazines and websites including St. Anthony Messenger, Emmanuel Magazine, Liguorian Magazine, Catholic Stand, the Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He recently published the 4-volume Catholic men's devotional, To the Ends of the Earth, as well as the 2021 Advent Daybreaks devotional and 2022 Lenten Daybreaks devotional with Liguori Publishing. He has also released his End Times novel series, Jacob's Dream: The Vision and Jacob's Dream: The Final Battle. He was a radio host and producer for 8 years at a Connecticut Christian radio station and has worked as a Catholic religion teacher/campus minister and a parish youth minister. He has also served the Norwich, CT Diocese as a Youth Ministry Director and Family Life Director. He currently lives in Connecticut with his Proverbs 31 wife, where together they have brought up three incredible children. He strives each day to live out his call to be a man of words. You can learn more about Mark and his writing at www.wordsnvisions.com.
