Isaiah 42:1-2; Mark 15:29-30
Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights;I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. – Isaiah 42:1
Jesus remain silent Today we enter into the final week of Lent. From this Palm Sunday including Holy Week which starts tomorrow until the following Sunday, Easter Sunday, our Daily Manna Together will take on a slightly different form. Each day, we will journey together through a guided Lenten meditation of seven to eight minutes.
Let us begin.
Preparation:
Sit quietly, relax. Enter into the inner room of your heart, close the door. With full attention, come into the presence of the Lord… Pray that the Holy Spirit grant you grace, and lead you in the following time of contemplation.
Meditation:
Jesus remained silent, kept a low profile
Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; (Isaiah 42:1-2)
And those who passed by derided him (Jesus), wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!” (Mark 15:29-30)
Jesus had a high call, yet he was not arrogant nor overbearing, instead he remained silent, kept a low profile. . . Jesus retained his composure, did not defend himself, only to fulfil the Father’s will. On our journey to follow the Lord, serve the Lord, do we retain our composure, keep a low profile, and be silent?
Contemplation (5 – 10min):
• Close your eyes, breathe slowly and deeply. As you slowly exhale, pour out all the negative inner emotions; As you inhale, receive the attitude of Jesus repeatedly.
• As you come to the Cross, fix your eyes on Jesus, fall before him, surrender…
• Chant repeatedly,” Silence, low profile.”
• Be in silence for a while, close in the Lord’s prayer.
Jesus remain silent Today we enter into the final week of Lent. From this Palm Sunday including Holy Week which starts tomorrow until the following Sunday, Easter Sunday, our Daily Manna Together will take on a slightly different form. Each day, we will journey together through a guided Lenten meditation of seven to eight minutes.
Let us begin.
Preparation:
Sit quietly, relax. Enter into the inner room of your heart, close the door. With full attention, come into the presence of the Lord… Pray that the Holy Spirit grant you grace, and lead you in the following time of contemplation.
Meditation:
Jesus remained silent, kept a low profile
Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; (Isaiah 42:1-2)
And those who passed by derided him (Jesus), wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!” (Mark 15:29-30)
Jesus had a high call, yet he was not arrogant nor overbearing, instead he remained silent, kept a low profile. . . Jesus retained his composure, did not defend himself, only to fulfil the Father’s will. On our journey to follow the Lord, serve the Lord, do we retain our composure, keep a low profile, and be silent?
Contemplation (5 – 10min):
• Close your eyes, breathe slowly and deeply. As you slowly exhale, pour out all the negative inner emotions; As you inhale, receive the attitude of Jesus repeatedly.
• As you come to the Cross, fix your eyes on Jesus, fall before him, surrender…
• Chant repeatedly,” Silence, low profile.”
• Be in silence for a while, close in the Lord’s prayer.