Called Out
There is a power in naming, and connection
in knowing the name of another.
So it follows that those unclean spirits
were connected with Jesus,
and that challenging them in truth and love,
he empowered them to become free –
free of attachment, co-dependence, fear and hate.
Free of self-loathing, hiding and shame.
Free to be themselves, truly themselves.
Didn’t you notice, despite their protests,
none were actually destroyed?
And so it is with us.
Jesus continues to call us out,
not as unclean and unlovable,
but as unfree and inauthentic.
Reflection and Prayer
Think of someone you love deeply. Just rest in your love for them and what you wish for them. What do you most wish for them? Now become aware that as much as you love anyone, Jesus loves you even more. Spend some time being with what his perfect love wants for you. But there is something within us that resists, a part of us that wishes to hide. Let Jesus touch you there, heal and liberate you there. Receive Jesus’ love as you have never before received it.