THE MEDICINE

God gives us all a place and a position in the grand scheme of life and we must know where we should be. It is important to know where we are supposed to be in accordance to what God has designed for us. Saul just went out to do what his father said, to look for the lost animals and the rest is history. He had been given this special privilege to become king of Israel when he was anointed by Samuel. It was a great honor to be anointed as commander of God's people but in everything there is a corresponding mission and task that we have to fulfill. The choice of Saul corresponds with the priorities of the world rather than the priorities of God. Compare the attributes of Saul with those of David and see the difference. God looks into the heart of a man and not just his exterior behavior. It is important that we realize that faith is all about the heart first and, flowing from the heart, our words and actions. Can we honestly say we are doing a good job as ambassadors of Christ? We pray that that the Lord bless our actions so that we may serve with humility, and help us live a life that will reflect God’s goodness through Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1
Kish said to his son Saul, “Take one of the servants with you and go out and hunt for the asses.” 4 Accordingly they went through the hill country of Ephraim, and through the land of Shalishah...When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the Lord assured him, “This is the man of whom I told you; he is to govern my people.” 18 Saul met Samuel in the gateway and said, “Please tell me where the seer lives.” 19 Samuel answered Saul, “I am the seer. Go up ahead of me to the high place and eat with me today...Samuel poured oil on Saul’s head; he also kissed him, saying, “The LORD anoints you commander over his heritage. You are to govern the LORD’s people Israel, and to save them from the grasp of their enemies round about. “This will be the sign for you that the LORD has anointed you commander over his heritage.”

God knows every single detail about us and He will never leave out anything in our life without pronouncing a blessing over us. Amen. Hallelujah!

P S A L M
Psalm 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
R: Lord, in your strength the king is glad.
...You have granted him his heart’s desire; you refused not the wish of his lips. (R) 3 [4] For you welcomed him with goodly blessings, you placed on his head a crown of pure gold. 4 [5] He asked life of you: you gave him length of days forever and ever. (R) 5 [6] Great is his glory in your victory; majesty and splendour you conferred upon him. 6 [7] For you made him a blessing forever; you gladdened him with the joy of your face.

We don't really know anything at all. Judging from today's gospel we also fall into the same trap as the Scribes and Pharisees. This is what happens when we fail to see how the mind of God works. Whenever things do not go the way we wanted it then it would be best to always trust the mind of God that works for the ultimate good. Speaking of battles makes us think of wounds and injuries that can lead to sicknesses and there is really nothing to fear for in every fight we take we are assured of a Divine Healer that can make us whole. We should always follow what God wants us to do no matter how difficult it is at the present moment. There should be no doubt that He will carry us through. Today's gospel assures us that God is willing and able to cure all our ills and sicknesses. The problem lies not in God's ability to heal us but in our acceptance of the fact that we are sick and need healing. It may be easier for a severely ill person to recognize one's sickness because it is very obvious and undeniable than for someone whose illness and symptoms are just mild and unnoticeable. It is more dangerous in a way because the illness just creeps up very slowly and discreetly. It’s completely widespread and terminal just like some cancers even before we know it. We need to be aware of how we are doing ourselves. This does not apply to just our physical state but most importantly our spiritual. Let us not neglect nor overlook this seemingly fine condition we thought we are in and be caught unaware when everything becomes too late. We need to receive the medicine of the Divine Physician to be healed and saved. Amen. Hallelujah!

Mark 2:13-17
...Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors and said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 17 Jesus heard this and said to them, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”