Reflect today on the greatest "sign" God has ever given you and turn your eyes to this sign

As even more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus told them: “This generation is a wicked generation; he looks for a sign, but no sign will be given to him, except the sign of Jonah “. Luke 11:29

Have you ever wished that God would give you a sign from Heaven as a way to give you ultimate guidance or direction in life? Are you looking for signs from God and do you rely on them?

If God were to give us some clear sign in life that reveals his will, we should take it as a gift and be grateful for it. But receiving a sign from God is different from seeking a sign from God. In the above passage, Jesus firmly condemns those who come and seek signs. Because that's how it is? Why does Jesus speak strongly against the search for signs? Largely because he wants us to seek him through the gift of faith.

Jesus states that no sign will be given except the sign of Jonah. The "sign of Jonah" refers to Jesus' crucifixion, death, three days in the tomb and resurrection. Jonah was three days in the belly of the whale. Jesus was telling them that he would stay three days in the tomb.

But the key is that Jesus' death and resurrection ARE the sign that will be given. We should seek nothing but this central mystery of our faith. Every question, problem, concern, confusion, etc. It can be solved and addressed if we simply enter the great mystery of our redemption by entering the life, death and resurrection of Christ. Looking for a sign other than this would be wrong as it would be a way of saying that Jesus' death and resurrection are not enough.

Reflect, today, on the greatest "sign" God has ever given. And if you find yourself struggling with questions in life, turn your eyes to this ultimate sign. Turn your eyes to the central mystery of our faith: the life, death and resurrection of Christ. It is there that every question can be answered and every grace is given. All we need is this.

Lord, your life, death and resurrection is all I need to know in life. Your perfect sacrifice gives me every answer and pours out every grace. May I always turn to You as the sign I need every day. Jesus I believe in you