We continue seeing passages that give us some good insight into the distinction between Law and Gospel. See how when God commands us to do things they seem to be things that we really can't do? Or if we can do them we don't always want to do them? And recall how in recent readings in Matthew Jesus has turned up the heat on some of the Law - murder includes unfair criticism of your brother, for instance.
So where's the Gospel? Look how Jesus does what is needed and good. Jesus is able to command the weather, something none of us can do. Jesus casts out demons with seemingly no effort, something else we can never do. Jesus' ability to do things on our behalf is astounding to everyone. Should it surprise us then when he says he can become sin for us and die for our sins? Should it surprise us when he says he will be with us always?
Our Lord in his Gospel has accomplished great things, fulfilling God's Law, that we couldn't do and wouldn't want to. He can even make us desire to do God's Law, thus making us people who will love and serve our neighbors. May we have the grace to follow our Lord in thankfulness today, trusting his promises.
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