“When his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they said, ‘He is out of his mind.’” – Mark 3:21
A gifted scientist, driven by a desire to cure a common illness, works tirelessly in her lab. She skips meals, forgets meetings, and neglects social manners. Concerned colleagues, seeing only her strange behaviour and the mess of her workspace, decide she has cracked under pressure. They plan an intervention, mistaking her deep focus for a mental breakdown.
Like the scientist misunderstood by her colleagues, Jesus’s devotion to His mission seemed like madness to those closest to Him. His family, seeing the crowds and His disregard for routine, tried to restrain Him out of concern. This shows the loneliness that often comes with a divine calling. Yet, Jesus does not falter. Similarly, David did not rejoice at Saul’s death but led his men in mourning (2 Sam 1:12), acting from a heart shaped by God, not ambition. If faithful obedience to God’s call brings misunderstanding, take courage. Stay grounded in the Father’s will. Zeal for the Kingdom may seem foolish to the world, but it is God’s wisdom. Keep your heart open to the Son (Acts 16:14b), not the voices of fear or custom.
Today’s devotional-24 January, 2026 ~ www.dailyfaithechoes.org
A Journey of Reflection and Action
Today, take time for quiet prayer and journaling, reflect on where obedience to God’s call may have been misunderstood, invite the Holy Spirit to strengthen your heart amid confusion, and gently encourage someone else to stay rooted in God’s wisdom despite opposition.
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Lord Jesus, when others misunderstand my devotion to Your call, grant me courage to remain steadfast in Your will, open my heart to Your wisdom, and keep me attuned to Your voice above all others, Amen.
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Scripture Footnote & Further Reading
The Scripture is adapted from the Catholic Daily Readings of the day.
First Reading: 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80:2-3, 5-7
Response: Restore us, O God; let Your face shine that we may be saved.
Second Reading: None (weekday Mass has no second reading assigned)
Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation): Matthew 4:23 — Alleluia, alleluia. Jesus went about healing every disease and infirmity among the people. Alleluia.
Gospel: Mark 3:20-21
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