“…that you have hidden these things
from the wise…” – Luke 10:21
An elderly farmer, who had worked the same land all his life, could predict the weather by subtle signs—the behavior of birds, the smell of the air, the way leaves turned. Scientists with advanced equipment often reached the same conclusions, but the farmer’s wisdom came from a lifelong, humble bond with the land.
In a moment of profound joy, Jesus reveals that God’s kingdom is perceived not through intellect but through humble receptivity. The “wise and learned” often rely on their own understanding, creating barriers to God’s simple, wondrous truths. In contrast, the “little children”—those who approach with trust and dependence—receive divine revelation. This reflects Isaiah 11, where the Messiah is filled with the Spirit of wisdom and understanding—a wisdom beyond human logic. We are called to a childlike posture, not of ignorance, but of active trust. By emptying ourselves of self-sufficiency, we are filled with God’s knowledge. The greatest mysteries of the Kingdom are not for the brilliant, but for the humble. Open your heart in simple trust today, and behold what prophets longed to see.
Todays’s devotional-02, December, 2025 ~ www.dailyfaithechoes.org
A Journey of Reflection and Action
- Write in your journal one area where you need to surrender your self-sufficiency to God.
- Spend 10 minutes meditating on Luke 10:21, asking the Lord to cultivate childlike trust in your heart.
- Share today’s reflection with one person and discuss what humble dependence on God looks like in daily life.
- In a small group or family circle, invite each person to share how God may be calling them to a simpler, more trusting faith.
- Pray slowly and honestly, asking God to replace prideful certainty with humble receptivity.
Join Us in Prayer
Lord Jesus, teach us to lay down our confidence in our own understanding and to embrace the simplicity of childlike trust. May Your wisdom fill us as we humble ourselves before You. Amen.
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Scripture Footnote & Further Reading
Scripture adapted from the Catholic Daily Reading for December 2, 2025.
Further Reading (from the liturgy of the day):
- First Reading: Isaiah 11:1–10
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72
- Gospel Acclamation/Alleluia: Luke 10:21
- Gospel: Luke 10:21–24
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