Changed By God To Make A Difference For God

Must is a hard word. It states unequivocally that what is being said has to happen. Not often do we hear this word, but when we do we can find ourselves wondering "why?" What is the purpose, and what if the must isn't carried out? This week's Gospel defines a must for both the Messiah, Jesus, and those who would be his disciples. Because of Jesus' doing of his "must" we find ourselves capable of doing that which we "must" also do. Lectionary texts for today are Exodus 3.1-15; Psalm 105.1-6, 23-26; Romans 12.9-21; Matthew 16.21-28.