Now, there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.  Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem? 

I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
(Luke 13:1-5)
 

 Luke 13:1-9 

The people in this passage come to Jesus with stories of suffering. Perhaps they are reporting traumatic events or feel that Jesus will offer peace and comfort. They know that Jesus will explain the happenings and calm their trauma.

Many of us have experienced traumatic events that have left us feeling distraught and unsettled. We know we can turn to Jesus to help us navigate the difficulties in our lives. Jesus will assure and comfort us. Jesus will make us feel better and clear our hearts and minds so that we can see our way forward.  

Let us make time to sit with Jesus to surrender all our struggles. Jesus promises to give us rest. 

Reflections by Adri Sutherland

Merciful God,
This Lent, let us remember that we will find rest 

and peace in your presence and that you give us 

strength for the journey.
Amen.

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