Do you believe in destiny? We all should, because we are all
destined to be under the will of God. If this is the case then why do we still
end up in misery at times? Let us not be misled anymore and answer with perfect
honesty with our whole heart, mind and soul the question, have we always
decided for a life destined to give glory and praise to God. In the midst of
all the commotion going on around us, where we are no longer sure who can be
trusted or not, we can be assured that Jesus Christ is on our side. Today's 1st
reading tells us that He accomplishes all things according to the intention of
his will. It is a relief and consolation that it is not our will or someone
else but God's perfect will. Thus we always pray, Thy will be done. We can
completely trust His perfect will to work for our good. Amen. Hallelujah!
Ephesians 1:11-14
11 Brothers and sisters: In Christ we were also chosen,
destined in accord with the purpose of the one who accomplishes all things
according to the intention of his will, 12 so that we might exist for the
praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ...
We should not give room to any doubt, fear, anxiety,
impatience, irritability, hatred, sadness, iniquity, unfaithfulness,
disloyalty, pride and loss of self control. Let us not choose to give in to
these. They are all characteristics that should not be found in a people the
Lord has chosen to be His own. Let us never lose sight of this wonderful plan
that God has for all of us. We may not be seeing it right now, having doubts
about it, not paying attention to it or unable to commit to it. Whatever it may
be, these are all hindrances that prevent us from gaining access to the goodness
of the Lord. Never allow ourselves to miss out on this privilege that is
accorded to all of us as the children of God. God chose us first and it is only
right and fitting that we choose Him too. If we always focus on the Lord and
put His words in our presence at all times then we can be assured that we have
a lamp unto our feet that is lighting our path. We have to entrust all our
cares and worries to the Lord for He can do better things for our lives than
all our works combined. No matter how hard we try to succeed in what we do if
it's not in accordance to God's plan then nothing will ever come out of it. We
may succeed in one aspect but we will never be totally at peace for in the end
it will always be the will and plan of God that will prevail. We just have to
acknowledge that we are sparing ourselves of all the trouble and heartaches if
we will just be obedient and completely trust in the Lord's plan. We all have
our personal plans and designs and we may not be able to fully understand what
is going on at the present time. It is not easy for the wisdom in the eyes of
God is foolishness to the world but what's most important is that we should
always consult everything to God first, just believe and surrender everything
to Him for He knows best. We have to realize this one most important truth that
we should all subscribe to, which is to constantly align ourselves and conform
to the will and plan of God in our lives. The power of God knows no limits and
we can always rely on Him for anything that we are in need. Let us rely on
God's power and completely trust Him to bring to fulfillment everything that He
has promised. Amen. Hallelujah!
Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13
R: Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
...For upright is the word of the LORD, and all his works
are trustworthy. 5 He loves justice and right; of the kindness of the LORD the
earth is full ...12 Blessed the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he has
chosen for his own inheritance. 13 From heaven the LORD looks down; he sees all
mankind.
It is always a good feeling to hear someone say assuring
words of sincere and genuine love and care especially if we are that person
being spoken to. Today’s gospel is exactly that and Jesus is not just any
person, He is also God. He is true God and true man. In several passages in
Mark, Jesus' human nature was shown in Mk 8:1-3 (felt pity) "In those days
when there again was a great crowd without anything to eat, he summoned the
disciples and said, "My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because
they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. If I send
them away hungry to their homes, they will collapse on the way, and some of
them have come a great distance."
In Mark 6:34: When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his
heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a
shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.
Mark 6:6:(amazement) He was amazed at their lack of faith.
He went around to the villages in the vicinity teaching.
Mark 11:12-14:(cursed the fig tree) The next day as they
were leaving Bethany
he was hungry. Seeing from a distance a fig tree in leaf, he went over to see
if he could find anything on it. When he reached it he found nothing but
leaves; it was not the time for figs. And he said to it in reply, "May no
one ever eat of your fruit again!" And his disciples heard it.
Mark 14:32-34 Then they came to a place named Gethsemane , and he said to his disciples, "Sit here
while I pray. "He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be
troubled and distressed. Then he said to them, "My soul is sorrowful even
to death. Remain here and keep watch." This scene in the garden of Gethsemane
Luke 12:1-7
I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. 5 I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one. 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. 7 Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.”
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