Romans 4:1-8; Psalm 32; Luke 12: 1-7
Paul’s argument, that faith trumps law, points to Abraham who lived long before Moses received the Torah. Abraham was not justified by works of the law; rather “’Abraham believed God and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.’” To believe God does not mean believe in God, believe truths about God, but rather, as Jesus notes in the gospel today, to trust God’s love and care. “Do not be afraid.” If one sparrow is so well attended to by God, “You are worth more than many sparrows.”
Do you feel worth more than many sparrows? Of what, of whom are you afraid today? When God looks on that situation or that person, how can God still find even that worth more than many sparrows? Discuss your fear (s) with God.
“Alleluia! Lord, let your mercy be upon us, as we place our trust in you. Alleluia!” Deepen our trust, remove our fear, make us one in justice and peace.