DEEPEST IDENTITY

The words of God remain forever and true. It can stand the test of time. The very words spoken by the prophet Isaiah from today's 1st reading can also be found in today's gospel. It tells us that God is consistent with His word and does not change. What He said a long time ago will always find a place throughout time and history. There is a time gap between when these 2 books of the bible were written but their message applies for both times even to this present day. We can always hold on to the words of God and not be disappointed. God will always be true to His word and can always make things happen in accordance to His everlasting will and power. Amen. Hallelujah!


Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
1 Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; ...


Through our baptism we all became sons and daughters of the Almighty God. Is there anything in this world that is worth more than this? Just think about this and be filled with the honor and glory bestowed to a beloved child of God. Amen. Hallelujah!

Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10
R: The Lord will bless his people with peace.
1 Give to the LORD, you sons of God,...

We are all called to this inheritance to be adopted sons and daughters of God through our Lord Jesus Christ who has purchased for us this privilege and honor. No one is excluded or exempted from this. It is just by our own choice and free will that we can get a hold of this for it has already been made available for us by Jesus our Redeemer and Savior. Amen. Hallelujah!

Acts 10:34-38
...“In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. 35 Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.

If there's one thing that the devil wants to take from us then it is our inheritance from God as His sons and daughters. It is our deepest identity that should direct and form us. Jesus right after his baptism in the Jordan was tempted. Satan wants to attack His identity as in Matthew 4:3, The tempter approached and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread." In the same way, we are also tempted by Satan not to live out this filial relationship with God. We can’t let him do that. We praise and thank God that we share with Him this relationship and must hold on to it. It is a free gift that has been given to us today. Amen. Hallelujah!

Matthew 3:13-17
...And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”