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...
Nothing is hidden
from God and everything is known to Him. It pays to always consult our plans to
God in prayers and everything we intend to do we should lay before Him and seek
His approval. He will never deprive us nor withhold from us the answers that we
seek. If we sometimes forget these and tend to stray away from the right path
then we should always be aware that everything that we say, think and do must
always have reference to God our Creator. It may have happened to most of us
when we get disappointed at how we still miss something so quickly despite our
close watch. We sometimes end up confused and discouraged when things don’t
happen the way we expect it despite our accurate and strict monitoring. We even
ask ourselves how it could have happened. We may have heard and seen some
terrible and frightening things in our life but we should always hold on to the
truth that no matter how horrible the things that are happening around us they
don't change the fact that our Lord is God and always in charge and in control.
It doesn't matter that much how we think and feel but what matters most is how
to feel and think just like God. For we can always rely and depend on it, 100%,
fail proof and success guaranteed. We should place our trust not in men or in
things but in God alone. The Lord did not promise us to be totally problem free
but He gave His assurance that He will always be our Savior and Redeemer. God's
power is beyond our full comprehension. He is Holy, Mighty, Immortal and
Infinitely Great. Did it ever occur to you how all these things that surround
us, from the skies, to the mountains, plains, the seas, the wind, all the
heavenly bodies above, the things down below, all the creatures of the earth
especially us, human beings came to be. Not a single theory about creation
could suffice and would ever satisfy the wonders and marvelous things that God
has done. Just thinking about all these things should make us always put our
hope in Him, feel confident and assured that we are safe under His care, to
help us from all our problems and shield us from all harm. It is a consolation
to know that we are constantly assured by God especially in today's psalm to
never doubt His power and goodness. His loving eyes is always upon us not
leaving us for a single moment nor removing his stare even with a wink of an
eye. It feels good to know that someone's eyes are upon us and looking after
us. When we come to a point of despair and feel like things are not getting
better, we ought to remember always that we are God's people and we are His
own. 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. Let us ask the Lord to lead us to the right path
and decisions that we may work toward the building of God’s kingdom here on
earth. 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. Our present situation may not be a
perfect picture yet but we should all rejoice and be glad knowing that God was
the one who chose us first and He will carry us through. All we have to do is
just trust that the Lord will carry out with perfection all His plans for us no
matter what situations or circumstances may arise in our midst. When God
created this world and everything in it including us, He did not ask permission
from anybody. It means that He has chosen us to be His own and not the other
way around. This is the reason why the fallen angels/demons are so jealous of
men. We are indeed special in the eyes of God for it is written in Gen 1:26,
"Then God said: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.
Let them have dominion..." We are not just chosen by God to be His own
even before everything came to be but we are on top of His creation. 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. Let us truly be wise in the
real sense of the word rather than of the world and not forfeit all our
benefits from the Lord. 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. Just like the Blessed Mother Mary, who is Queen of heaven and
earth, we too are destined for victory and royalty. If only we live out the
example of her obedient life and carry Jesus in our hearts. Let us not lose
hope and have faith in the Master Plan and Grand Design that God has for all of
us. Amen. Hallelujah!
Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13
R: Blessed the people the Lord has
chosen to be his own.
... 4 Upright is the word
of the LORD, and all his works are trustworthy. The LORD loves justice and
right and fills the earth with goodness. But the LORD'S eyes are upon the
reverent, upon those who hope for his gracious help, Delivering them from
death, keeping them alive in times of famine. (R) 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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