Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Bible Reflections I 07.07.2021 - Wednesday I Indraya Manna I
Readings:
I -Gen. 41: 55-57,
42:5-7, 17-24
II - Mt.10: 1-7
COMBINATION IN THE CHOICE OF SELECTION
The choice of selection of candidates to any professional training programme or adventurous venture will be determined by the intellectual capacity, knowledge savvy, aptitude, self-esteem smartness, creativity, confidence and courage of the candidate. On the contrary, Jesus according to the Gospel passage today commissions his mission to his team of twelve disciples, the personalities in the combination of fishermen, learned, tax collector, power mongers, zealot and the ignorant.
The rabbis of the time would’ve definitely ridiculed Jesus on the choice of his disciples. With this team of less or no caliber according to the human standards, Jesus establishes and entrusts the Church. Jesus looked at them not from human perspective but he looked at their heart and intentions intently. “The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1Sam. 16:7).
From the humble beginning of the twelve we have the mighty and magnificent Church, still continuing the entrusted mission of Jesus viz. teaching, preaching, healing, and curing solely to ensure the blossoming of the Kingdom of heaven in their midst. Our educational institutions, health ministry, social works, organisations and job centres target the summon of Jesus to his disciples. We are part of that Church, unworthy as we are but chosen by God and entrusted with this ministry when we were baptized. We need accomplish great things but even a trifle with good will and noble intention like the poor widow who gave her mite. A little deed can infuse hope and courage and; a kind gesture can comfort and console; and the right word can stir and heal.
Let us not aspire for great accomplishments rather be the disciples of Jesus in our own way effecting the kingdom of heaven wherever we are, promoting love, peace, joy, happiness and hope. May our heart and mind resonate with this prayer: ‘Lord make me an instrument of your love, peace and joy’
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