Eternal Life in Jesus

The first reading today reminds us who we should focus on.

God gave us eternal life,
and this life is in his Son.
Whoever possesses the Son has life

God loves us so much that he wants us to have eternal life, not eternal damnation. However, we should also do our part because he already did his. He sent his one and only son to save us from our sins. We should be the one to come to him, to follow him. God loves us too much that he gave us free will. Jesus came as a helpless baby, not a mighty king. He does not want to force salvation to us, he does not want to force us to come to him and believe in Him. Hindi nya ipipilit ang sarili nya sa atin. Tayo na dapat ang pumili na sundan sya, na makilala sya, because he is always willing and always glad to have us. We can only possess life if we are in Jesus and if Jesus is in us.

As we start the year, there are a lot of resolutions… to get healthier, to be a better person, to focus and do good on our career. However, may this remind us that this world and all that is in it is temporary. Only God is eternal, and he is the only one who can provide us eternal life. May we always remember this as we live our lives.

God bless!