Firmly planted in God

The readings today again remind us to put our faith on God and expect him to reward us as we do so.

The first reading says that when we are firmly planted in God, no amount of challenges will be too strong for us to handle. As we are rooted in Christ, we can face anything through Him who strengthens us. As we humble ourselves and submit to God’s will, we will be deeply rooted in Him – through prayer, scripture reading, through knowing him more. This is what the psalm says. We should meditate on His word always to be able to know him more, to be rooted in Him and be more and more like Him.

As we become firmly planted in God, our faith should be manifested through our actions. The gospel teaches us this. Being rich in itself is not a sin, however, we should not be apathetic to the needs of other people. This is what was wrong with the rich man. Wala siyang pakialam kay Lazarus. He did not care enough to help him, kahit out of his surplus lang. This is why he went to the netherworld. God blesses us so we can be a blessing to others as well – hindi tayo lang and dapat ma bless ng binibigay ni God.

Where are you rooted, on human power or on God? Do I believe that as I am rooted in Christ, I can overcome anything? What am I doing to be rooted on God, to be firmly planted on Him?

May we take action so we can be firmly planted in God and withstand every challenge that will come our way.