THE GUIDING VOICE
While from behind, a voice shall sound in your ears: “This is the way; walk in it.” – Isaiah 30:21
Lea was sent by her company to Xian, China for a four-day business trip. Since there was no direct flight to Xian, she made a stopover in Shanghai and spent the night in a hotel. The following morning, she went to the domestic airport to catch her flight. But many flights were canceled due to a blizzard, causing many passengers to be stranded. Because of the language barrier, she couldn’t figure out where she should check in her baggage. Fearing that she might miss her flight, she prayed to the Lord for guidance.
Then she heard a voice-over announcement in Mandarin. Surprisingly, she somehow understood what was announced. Three people out of the multitude of stranded passengers stood up and ran, and she followed them… to the check-in counter for the flight going to Xian.
In today’s first reading, God spoke about His promises for the people of Jerusalem. In verse 21, God assures us that He will give clear direction as to where we should go. In our world full of confusion, it’s hard to know which way to go. But if we are attuned to the voice of God at all times and follow His ways, He will lead us to the right path. Judith Concepcion (svp_jmc@yahoo.com)
Reflection: Whose voice do you hear and follow?
Lord, help me to be sensitive to Your leading that I may not stray from Your path.
St. Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church, pray for us.
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