Bible Reflections I 16.12.2022 - FRIDAY I INDRAYA MANNA I

Advent: Week 3

Readings 

           I - Is. 56: 1-3, 6-8 

          II - Jn. 5: 33-36

BE A WITNESS TO THE TRUTH

                  

John the Baptist, through his life, teaching, preaching and earnestly preparing the way of the Lord, was a testimony to the truth: Jesus Christ. Some rejoiced in his truth while others willfully rejected the truth and beheaded him finally. Jesus, the light of the world, through his life, teaching, preaching and healing, was a testimony to the truth: the Heavenly Father. Common people joyously accepted him while the authorities deliberately rejected him and crucified him on the cross. Both Jesus and John the Baptist bore witness to the truth, the former to the Father and the latter to the Son; and both were rejected.

Truth always hurts. Truth is always an obstacle and hindrance to the people who rejoice living in the darkness. We Christians are people of the light called to witness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. We might be contradicted, afflicted, oppressed and rejected, still, it’s our prime duty to witness to the truth. Strive for truth wherever you are and shine bright as the Children of the light. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, give us the courage to bear witness to the truth.”