House of Merchandise.
Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 2:12-17 Praise song: House of the Lord Meditation: The disregard for the temple of God was evident among some Jews in Jerusalem as they assembled in the house of God with their merchants, advertising and trading them for money. Their parade did not fascinate Jesus, for he was rather angry and disappointed with their display of disdain for his holy temple. Imagine how Jesus must have felt to witness his temple filled with animals for sale. Jesus made a scourge of cord (a whip) and drove the animals from the temple. He spoke with power and authority as he drove from the temple the traders who were engaged in self-gain rather than ministering to sinners. These Jews were making God's house a house of merchandise, having their minds filled with care about worldly business for the love of gain. How do you treat the house of God? Are you using it to parade your merchandise for your gain, or are you using it to worship, praise, ...