"Don't wanna close my eyes, don't wanna fall asleep...
I don't wanna miss a thing..."If we are so focused on what God has in
store for us then I am sure that we will not dare lift a finger, wink an eye
nor turn our heads so as not to miss a single tiniest detail when we are to
receive and take hold of that one great blessing presented right before us. If
there is anything that we should really work hard for, first and foremost then
that is to enrich ourselves spiritually then every other gift will follow.
Amen. Hallelujah!
Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
...Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, with
the mountains quaking before you, 64: 2 while you wrought awesome deeds we
could not hope for, 3 such as they had not heard of from of old. No ear has
ever heard, no eye ever seen, any God but you doing such deeds for those who
wait for him...
As we continue to be confronted with the mystery of our
everyday living, may it gives us a better view and understanding of what life
should be all about here on earth. May our perspective about our existence here
on earth continually grow and prosper in the knowledge of our Infinite God. In times of trouble and doubt we
should realize that God is always with us. If we truly believe in this, then
nothing should stop us from conquering all our fears. Let us never grow weary of the things that life brings to
us but rather look to God always. We must not let ourselves be defeated by the
things that we encounter in life knowing that we are being sustained and
strengthened by an Almighty and Immortal God for to Him alone do we come
for help. Let us make a stand for God. Nothing is hidden from the Lord.
Everything that happens is known and seen by God even the unpleasant ones. We
simply have to continue trusting in the Lord. He is always in control of things
and He is in charge even of the most trivial and irrelevant matters. If we are
sometimes or most of the time disappointed of how things turn out in our life,
we should never lose hope because God can always turn everything into a blessing.
This is one of the most important things we have to realize especially in times
of trial. There is really nowhere else to go but to God. He is our best option
there is and if we choose to be wise and smart then we will discover that
nothing or no one is the best choice but only God. Once we've made our choice
then we've got to live by it to the end. For He is the ultimate choice as the
saying goes, "the cream of the crop," and the choicest cutting edge
above the rest! Today's
readings should really remind us of those times when we were able to conquer
our fears. We should reminisce these occasions and inspire us to do greater
things in the future. God will always be an endless flowing river that
refreshes us continuously. I heard a story a long time ago, that God is very
holy and no one can withstand His presence much more look at Him if we have the
slightest trace of sin in ourselves after we die. We all hope to stand face to
face with God someday that is why we are praying for God's grace and power to
overcome the snares of the devil and be able to stand firm on that day. Let us
not hold back and know that if we decide to do things for the glory of God and
the sake of His name then we will surely see His face and be saved. Amen.
Hallelujah!
Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 (4)
R: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we
shall be saved.
Once again, O LORD of hosts, look down from heaven, and see;
take care of this vine, and protect what your right hand has planted the son of
man whom you yourself made strong. R. May your help be with the man of your
right hand, with the son of man whom you yourself made strong. 19 Then we will
no more withdraw from you; give us new life, and we will call upon your name...
With all the shortages that affect the whole world and the
different crises that we are all facing today we can't help it, if we feel
insecure and afraid. Especially in times when we start to run out of resources,
this usually happens to most of us these days. We must realize that there is
only one thing needed and we have to make it our choice so that it will not be
taken away from us. We need not be worried and anxious about a lot of things.
As in Lk. 10:41-42, The Lord said to her in reply, "Martha, Martha, you
are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing.
Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her." If we
choose the right thing then we can claim all other things, as in Mt. 6:33,
"But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness, and all these
things will be given you besides." To top it all, we are assured in
today's 2nd reading that we are sufficient for God alone provides. They say
experience is the best teacher. As we go on with our daily life and charge each
day to experience, there is a need to really open the door of our hearts and
allow Jesus to not just be a part of our life but be guided by the WWJD (What
would Jesus do?) principle and do exactly what Jesus would do if he happens to
be us. Amen. Hallelujah!
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Brothers and sisters: Grace to you and peace from God our
Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always on your
account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus,5 that in him you
were enriched in every way, with all discourse and all knowledge, 6 as the
testimony to Christ was confirmed among you, 7 so that you are not lacking in
any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8
He will keep you firm to the end, irreproachable on the day of our Lord Jesus
Christ. 9 God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his
Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Our everyday circumstances teach us that nothing in this
world is permanent and all life on earth will eventually come to an end. May we
always strive to work for the benefits of our souls which is eternal and
permanent than for the goods of this earth which will pass away. Let us make a
habit of vigilance so that we will all be ready when the appointed hour comes
and not miss an opportunity of spending eternity with God in Heaven. God is
good indeed, when there seems to be no more hope then God suddenly and
surprisingly gives us new hope. May we also find ourselves at the end of our
lives ready to face God but if not may we also be given an extension and enough
time to prepare ourselves to do His will and become worthy to face Him. Amen.
Hallelujah!
Mark 13:33-37
...“Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time
will come...May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping...
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