Reading: Matthew 3:1-12, Acts 3, Psalm 5, Genesis 12-14

Recall:
Matthew 3:10
Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

Acts 3:6
But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk.”
Reflect:
John the Baptist's words are always disturbing. And, even more disturbing, they seem to be ringing true, at least as far as the church is concerned. It is not mercenary on God's part. Churches themselves are leaping onto the fire.

"...but what I have I give you..." Great words. God does not call me to give to others what I don't have.
Respond:
I can't give what I don't have. It's a positive and a negative. I am not expected to give what I don't have. On the other hand, I need to have something to give. And that I get from my continuing relationship with the Divine.