The three readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time point out that when God enters into our lives, we lose our way. The things we had depended upon to carry out our life's project are undermined. We become confused and uncertain as to what's happening next.
The skills we have honed lose their purpose. Our life's goal falls apart; we're angry. What should have worked no longer does. What in the past gave consolation now leaves us hollow and empty.