2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 / Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
It can be said that all creation points to the presence and the power of God.
And it is also through creation that God shows us His love and care for us.
And it is also through creation that God speaks to us and lets us know His will and His plan for us.
In the 1st reading, Elisha made a request to Elijah, and he asked for a double share of Elijah’s prophetic abilities.
Elijah responded by saying that Elisha’s request is a difficult one.
And then Elijah gave this sign to Elisha – if Elisha sees him being taken up to heaven, his request will be granted. If not, then it won’t.
That was God’s sign for Elisha about whether his request will be granted.
Elijah was God’s sign for Elisha, and Elisha saw that sign and his request was granted.
We too are to be God’s sign for others especially in our good deeds, in our prayer and in our spiritual disciplines like fasting.
But as Jesus said, we must be careful not to parade our good deeds, or our prayer, or our spiritual disciplines to attract attention.
Whatever we do and say are to lead people to think about God’s presence in their lives.
And may we also be signs of God’s answer to the prayers of others.