Fr. Jordan explores the essential rhythm of the spiritual life: the movement "out" toward ministry and service, and the movement "in" toward prayer and solitude.
Fr. Jordan contrasts the divided heart of King Solomon with the persistent faith of the Greek woman who sought healing from Jesus. While Solomon allowed his heart to be pulled in many directions away from God, the Greek woman—though an outsider—demonstrated an undivided, persistent faith that led to a miracle.
While it's important to bring our needs to God, we must also surrender to His greater wisdom, trusting that His actions are rooted in love and aimed at our ultimate good.
Zechariah and Elizabeth spent decades longing and praying for a child. Yet, God’s silence was not a "no"—it was a preparation for something far greater than they could have imagined.
While Scripture says the events surrounding Jesus' birth happened to "fulfill" the prophets, for Joseph, this likely felt less like a neat fulfillment and more like a complete disruption of Joseph's life plans.
