In the Gospel for the Second Sunday in Lent, our Lord looks toward the remainder of His ministry with realistic commitment. He says, "I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following, for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem" (Luke 13:33 ESV). He knows what awaits but will not be turned away from His calling. Despite worldly opposition, He must fulfill His ministry and mission. He will be faithful and leave the outcome in His heavenly Father's hands.
Although our callings are far from being as great as that of our Lord Jesus, we are called to respond with Christ-like commitment. As we journey through the Christian life, there are physical and spiritual obstacles and dangers. But we must not be distracted from our Christian callings. We must be faithful and persistent. We strive to do what God requires of us without focusing on the dangers. With the help of divine grace, we seek to live and act in faith today and tomorrow, and we leave the future in God's hands.
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