“This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him” (Mark 9:7, NRSV). God still speaks these words to us today. Not as a distant echo from the past, but as a living invitation to pay attention, to slow down, to listen, and to let Christ’s life shape ours. In the midst of noise, division, and distraction, we are called to hear the voice of the One who embodies love, courage, and truth.
Our opportunity is clear. We can choose to follow Jesus not just in belief, but in action. To live as the Beloved means showing mercy when others push back, offering hope when despair surrounds us, and carrying peace into moments of conflict. It requires courage, humility, and intentionality. Our responsibility is to let his voice guide our words, our decisions, and how we love our neighbors, whether in our homes, communities, or the wider world.
So today, let us listen and then live. Let us mirror the heart of the Beloved in everything we do. Let us choose kindness over judgment, generosity over greed, and courage over fear. God is speaking. The question is will we respond by being Christlike, by being the Beloved in the world around us.
Prayer-
Lord, open our ears to hear your Son and our hearts to follow him faithfully. Teach us to live as the Beloved, showing your love in every choice we make.
