Equipped (Pentecost 2013)

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051913-pentecost-mass-during-day.cfm)

reminds me that God always equips us as we do His work. 

As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
“Receive the Holy Spirit.

Working for God is not easy, but God makes sure that as we work for Him, we are equipped and capable. That is why he sent the Holy Spirit to be with us always and to guide us as we work for Him. 

What's the catch? What's the prerequisite for the Holy Spirit to remain in us? We have to be empty and clean. 

Empty and clean. God and sin cannot mix. That is why if we are sinful, or are secretly living sinful lives, God cannot be with us. The Holy Spirit cannot dwell in us. And if we are full of ourselves, God cannot stay with us if we do not have space for Him. Only if we are living righteous lives and if we have space for Him can we truly be equipped to serve God. 

Father God, 

Thank you for today. Thank you for the sun that not only brightens my day, but gives energy to me. Lord, I pray that i always be reminded that you will equip me as i serve you. May I always remember too that I need to do my part as well - to be clean and empty so i can make space for you, so I can receive you.  Amen. 

Blessed day!

In Christ,

-g-

Ps

See related reflections:

http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2012/05/let-go-and-let-god-pentecost-2012.html

http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2012/06/equipped-for-task.html

http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2012/07/he-sent-them-out.html
http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2012/09/he-emptied-himself.html
http://mysimplereflection.blogspot.com/2013/03/empty.html