Searching for the Sign of Jesus

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ

“This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah.” Should the Bible come with a warning label? In today’s Gospel reading (Luke 11:29-32), it appears that Jesus is giving his followers a strong warning. They are looking for some sign from God so that can see that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus tells them that no sign will be given them except the sign of Jonah. So what was the sign of Jonah? Jonah was a profit who led the Ninevites to do penance for the transgressions. Based on Jonah’s actions and his preaching, the Ninevites realized that he was sent from God. Jonah only had to speak the words of God and the Ninevites listened and repented. Jesus preformed miracles and gave great sermons and yet the people of his time did not believe. Jesus also called us to repent so that we could be freed from our sins. Some might believe that the warning given by Jesus was to condemn the people of Israel, but was actual sign to let us know that the saving grace of God was available to set us free from the bondage of sin. God wants us to swim in the glory of his grace. Jesus is letting the Israelites know that God almighty has revealed himself on earth and nothing more significant then that will be revealed. Jesus is the sign. God wants us to see Jesus as our messiah and savior. He wants us to desire to know and love him, to seek the truth for it is through this relationship that we shall find salvation.

A Simple Prayer Lord, you are my light and my salvation, May the Holy Spirit guide me to the truth and grace of your love.

Yours in Christ Michael Marcon