Readings
I - Is. 6: 1-8
II - Mt. 10: 24-33
STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT
In today’s Gospel passage Jesus equips the disciples with every detail of the consequences of following him. He predicts the possibilities of disheartening and desolate moments that they have to encounter. He also encourages them with his own life example of how he is being branded though he was the Son of God and was going about doing only good. Jesus highlights their preciousness, worth and assured protection of God saying: “even the hairs of your head are all numbers” and invites them to dare to be his followers in their words and deeds.
We are the followers of Jesus Christ our Lord. I know quite a number of Christians who endure the pain of branding, isolation, harassment, tortures and troubles because they are honest, truthful, loving, kind and upright; and shun from being carried away by the current. Yet, are joyful and convinced of values that they stand for. Take courage! The sufferings on account of Christ will merit serenity and peace in this life and an eternal joy and glory in the life to come. For those Christians who are prone to the flow of current let the Gospel passage inspire to reposition their life to align as per the Gospel requirement. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, give us the courage to stand for your values”.
