Not a Hair on Your Head Will Be Destroyed

Some say that this reading from Daniel about words being written on the wall is the origin of our saying, “handwriting on the wall.”  If you take that image of handwriting on the wall and hear the Gospel of Luke talking about persecution – that it’s going to happen to the early Christian community.  What might be written on the wall are the words of the song and the novel, “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.”

Jesus’ prophets face difficulties of persecution and betrayal, but in the end, He promises that He remains with them.  “Not a hair on your head will be destroyed.  By your perseverance you will secure your lives.”

Maybe if we’re going through a difficult time – the pain is real, the challenge is real, but the promise is real as well.  Not a hair on your head will be destroyed.

Monsignor Daniel Hoye