To the Ends of the Earth: Action – Week 8, Day 1 – While Sin Can Touch Several Generations, God's Love Extends Into Eternity
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The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
When evildoers assail me,
to devour my flesh,
my adversaries and foes,
they shall stumble and fall.
Though a host encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident.
Psalms 27:1–3
What happens when God shines his light on his children? Fear fades, enemies flee, and our flesh is freed. God deeply desires to give us the comfort that transforms our lives and makes us whole.
The strength that is ours in Christ helps us to overcome our sufferings and, in turn, share that same comfort with others. We have been given an eternal inheritance, and now we shine as light and stand strong in the midst of our enemies. Every soul we comfort with the grace that has been given to us adds to the glory of the Church. We are confident, comforted pillars of strength to others, part of God’s fortress of faith because the Son of God has brought his light to our lives.
Questions for reflection
How has God comforted you in the face of fear of enemies, obstacles, and failures?
How are you leaving a legacy of love by the way you bring the light of Christ to bear upon the world?
What opportunities do you have to provide comfort to others, just as you have received comfort from God?
Praying with Scripture
For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. (2 Cor 1:5)
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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.
