Blocking our Inspiration

The Roman Catholic Lectionary today provides some texts which let us meditate on how we react to situations which threaten our status quo. The Prophet Jeremiah perceives that his life is threatened by those who his prophesy threatens. The psalmist calls out in praise of God who justifies the righteous over those who evil of the wicked. John’s Gospel recounts the dismissal of Jesus because of their belief that He was a Galilean. How often we tend to jump to the conclusion which maintains our present understanding. We are so closed to inspiration and resonance of the indwelling Spirit. We throw up mental blocks as protection. What are we missing?