Wednesday March 25, 2026

V Week of Lent

Today’s readings highlight the urgency of God’s voice—both in warning and in invitation.

In Jeremiah 25:30–38, the picture is intense: the Lord roars in judgment over the nations. This is not a distant or indifferent God—He sees injustice, confronts sin, and holds people accountable. His judgment is real and unavoidable for those who persist in rebellion.

In Romans 10:14–21, Paul shifts the focus to responsibility—if people are to call on the Lord, they must first hear the message. And if they are to hear, someone must go. The gospel is meant to be proclaimed. Yet even when it is clearly preached, not all will respond. God’s grace is extended, but it is not always received.

Then in John 10:19–42, we see this tension lived out. Jesus boldly declares His identity, pointing to His works as evidence that He is the Son of God. Some hear His voice and believe; others reject Him and even attempt to silence Him. The divide is clear—His voice gathers some, while others turn away.

Together, these passages remind us: God is speaking—through His Word, through His messengers, and through His Son. The question is not whether He has made Himself known, but whether we are listening. And for those who do hear, there is both a calling to believe and a responsibility to go and share His voice with others.