Friday, July 9, 2021
Bible Reflections I 10.07.2021 - Saturday I Indraya Manna I
Readings:
I - Gen. 49: 29-31,33;
50: 15-26
II - Mt.10: 24-33
DARE TO STAND FOR THE TRUTH
In the Gospel passage today Jesus motivates and inspires his disciples for the challenging and courageous entrusted mission ahead. He encourages them to stand up for the truth that can never be hidden or covered. He emboldens them to face suffering in the pursuit of the same assuring them of the Father’s care and love even in their minutest detail.
It takes courage to stand up for the truth for its cost is huge and heavy. People remain silent or indifferent in the matters concerning the truth for the fear of suffering, torture, threat, persecution, problems, loss of reputation and death. Remember, our life on is transitory and it perishes for life eternal, beholding the bliss of God who cares and defends us. May this truth enlighten and empower us to courageously combat those who kill the body and cannot kill the soul. We are wonderfully made (Ps. 139:13), carefully chosen (Jn. 15:16) for a purpose, to stand up for the truth (Eph. 6:14) and bear much fruit, proving ourselves to be the disciples of Jesus (Jh. 15:8).
Let us follow the way of Jesus, stand up for the truth and inherit life eternal, for Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth and the life” (Jn. 14:6). May our heart and mind resonate with this prayer: “Lord Jesus, lead me to the truth”
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