December 02, 2025 Tuesday of the First Week of Advent
Daily Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24
In the 19th century, during the persecution of Christians in Korea, a young boy named Saint Peter Yu Tae-cheol stood out for his remarkable faith. He was only thirteen years old when he was arrested for being a Christian. Despite being beaten and pressured to renounce his faith, he remained steadfast, saying, “I am a Christian. I will not give up my faith.” His courage and innocence amazed even the adults who suffered beside him. Peter Yu did not possess theological knowledge or power — only a pure and trusting heart. And that was enough for God to reveal Himself through him.
In the chapter 10 of Saint Luke, Jesus prays with joy to the Father, saying, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, you have revealed them to the childlike.” God’s wisdom does not follow the logic of the world. He does not reveal Himself to the proud or the powerful, but to those who are humble enough to listen, trust, and love — like Saint Peter Yu Tae-cheol, who showed the simplicity of a child even in the face of death.
Jesus reminds us that divine truth is not a matter of intelligence or rank, but of relationship. The proud think they already know everything, but the humble admit they need God. In the same way, a child trusts a parent without question. God delights in such hearts — those who receive Him with wonder, dependence, and love.
Our world today often rewards cleverness, achievement, and influence. But Advent calls us back to the basics: to be childlike before God — not childish, but childlike — humble, trusting, and open. When we let go of pride and self-sufficiency, we create space for God’s grace to dwell in us. The childlike heart becomes the Bethlehem where Christ is born.
Children of God, as we continue our Advent journey, may we pray for hearts like that of young Peter Yu — innocent, trusting, and courageous. May we rediscover the joy of being God’s children, and may His truth be revealed to us not because we are wise, but because we are humble enough to receive His love.
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