Monday | August 9, 2021
Matthew 17:22-27:
The disciple’s grief at hearing Jesus’ second prediction shows a glimmer of understanding on their part about what lies ahead for Jesus. This is followed by the tax collectors questioning Peter about Jesus paying the temple tax. In the end, Jesus pays the tax so as not to offend or cause scandal but he does so in a most unusual way.
I look to you as the model of what it means to be in the world but not of the world. It is a difficult balance so I lean on you to guide me in doing what is right and just.
