We are a people of different colors, shapes and sizes. Each person is unique but we all have something in common that we can share. Today's 1st reading tells us of the story of St. Paul imprisoned in Rome. Despite his situation it did not stop him from fulfilling his mission. He continued to persevere to the end because of the hope he had for God. We too, are called to share and rely on this hope in God and carry on with our tasks against all odds. We have to extensively study, always read about the word of God and share it to others and discover the circumstances that have opened doors to being part of the lives of other people who are sent by God to us and vice versa, we are sent by God to them. Amen. Hallelujah!
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31
...This is the reason, then, I have requested to see you and to speak with you, for it is on account of the hope of Israel that I wear these chains.”
It is funny how sometimes we fail to see the things that are right before our very eyes. We overlook, neglect and take for granted what obviously should be our main concern and focus. Why is this so? We have to realize that when we are presented with a variety of good things all around us unless we know our criteria, take time to look very closely and inspect what we are getting then we might end up picking up the wrong choices. We should not allow any distractions to shift our gaze and remain focused on the Lord at all times. We should have this confidence that everything that happens does not escape the searching glance of God. He knows the past, present and the future and things surely happen for a reason and whatever it may be, it will always work for the best. Let us not forget to always work for justice and goodness in the name of Jesus and we can be assured of not only always being in God's presence but really gaze on His Holy face. Amen. Hallelujah!
Psalm 11:4, 5, 7
R: The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
4 The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’s throne is in heaven. His eyes behold, his searching glance is on mankind. (R) 5 The LORD searches the just and the wicked; the lover of violence he hates. 7 For the LORD is just, he loves just deeds; the upright shall see his face.
Sometimes we are too preoccupied with other people's lives that we fail to attend to what should be our main concern, our very own lives. When we do this without attending to ourselves first we end up with nothing to give and worse may mess up other people's lives too. We have to look at our lives first and strive to mend our ways first before we can reach out to others. In today's gospel, Jesus did not answer Peter's question but responded with another question. The bottom line is that we ought not to concern ourselves too much of other people's businesses but should see to it first if we ourselves are on the right track and follow Jesus through and through. There is really no need to question God about what is happening in our lives. It should not be a cause for anxiety on our part what matters most is that we follow no matter what the cost. For only Him can answer all our concerns and anxieties. Amen. Hallelujah!
John 21:20-25
...When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” 22 Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me.” ...
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