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Commentary of the Gospell
Prophetic Courage of Christ
Jesus refuses to cow down to the threats from Herod, for he is totally centered on his Father and the mission given to him. And he knows that no one can harm him until the “hour” comes. Such confidence comes from an absolute and radical trust in his Father’s love and submission to His will. Paul invites us to face the challenges and dangers around us by putting on God’s armor: of truth, justice, zeal, faith, salvation, and the word of God. In other words, Paul’s invitation is to “put on Christ” (Rom 13:14) and “have the mind of Christ” (Phil 2: 5) which ensures that we live and respond to the challenges like he did. We can only receive such armor as God’s Grace; we cannot manufacture it on our own. Hence, “pray at all times” to receive Christ’s Spirit. It is in prayer that we grow into the image and likeness of Christ.