If we are truly honest with ourselves, we will soon discover that many if not all of the characters mentioned in the scriptures hold some part of the traits that we too identify as our own. Evidence of this truth can be found in today's gospel passage. Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening and he was greatly perplexed (Lk 9:7). In fact, he was so perplexed that he kept trying to see him (Lk 9:9).
The reasons for Herod's perplexity were admittedly somewhat self-centred. His initial intrigue at least had little to do with really wanting to get to know who Jesus was. Rather, it was about seeking answers to his own inquiring, yet this is not so unlike many of us who begin our quest for faith in the midst of questions that have little to do with seeking the person of Jesus and much to do with responding to questions that seem to arise from our own hearts.
Have you ever considered the fact that Herod's curiosity is not so unlike our own curiosity when it comes to finding ways to see Jesus? Only when we come face to face with the carpenter/preacher from Nazareth can we begin to seek the answers that we truly want to ask. Only these answers will ever truly respond to the longings of our hearts. Don't ignore the curiosity; instead, follow it and allow it to peak your interest. The journey awaits.
Have a great day.
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