Be doers

The readings today tell us how we should act to please God. It is pretty direct to the point what the readings tell us to do. Care for the little ones, genuinely do good to honor God, put away all evil, do not say evil things and do not take advantage of others – these are some things we should do to praise and honor God.

The first reading also tells us that we should be doers, not just hearers. It is not enough to listen to God’s words, we should act and live it in our lives. Kung baga, hindi pwedeng nakikinig ka lang sa kanya. Hindi din pwedeng puro realizations lang. Dapat may gawin ka.

The man in the gospel shows us that we should act, and how we should act. Jesus took him aside (see reflection  http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2012/02/he-took-him-away.html  ) to heal him. The man did not immediately see people, but when Jesus laid his hands on him a second time, he was able to see clearly. If the man did not open his eyes, he wouldn’t be able to see. If he was just waiting for Jesus to heal him and not do his part, baka hindi sya nakakita. Also, he did not get impatient when he did not see clearly the first time. Effort siguro for a blind man to be led outside the city, then after hindi ka parin makakita ng maayos. He could have been frustrated. Pinahirapan mo ako, di parin pala makakakita ng maayos. He could have gotten angry at Jesus for subjecting him to such an effort… but the man did not complain and had his full faith in God. He still obeyed God, he still did his part, he was still a doer.

What about us? When we don’t get what we want, how do we react? When God’s ways are not easy, or when we want something else to happen, what do we do? Are we doers and act, or do we just listen to his words, and just do what is comfortable for us?

May the readings today inspire us to be doers and workers for Christ!

God bless!