Readings
I - Eph. 1:11-14
II - Lk. 12: 1-7
I AM PRECIOUS TO GOD
Two major problems of the time are convincingly addressed by Jesus in today’s Gospel passage. One; whenever people see that evil thrive and falsehood prosper, they easily get discouraged and start accusing themselves for their honesty, inability and helplessness in explaining the truth. Two; people tend to accomplish things predominantly out of fear for various reasons. Jesus encourages the disciples telling, “Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known”. He also insists that we fear God who has the power to punish us; and not those who can only kill our body or in other words who can cause suffering in this world. We need not be worried, perturbed or fear, because we are precious to God and He cares for us. God has a complete knowledge of us that even the hairs of our head are counted.
We need not be discouraged or disheartened at the false accusations, discouraging realities and threatening events. God knows us, loves us and cares for us. Only God has a complete control over us. Cheer and keep going with this conviction. Let our mind and heart resonate with the prayer: “Lord Jesus, I thank you for your love and mercy”.
