The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/112413.cfm) reminds me that we should recognize and always make Christ the King in our lives!
When we hear the word king, what usually comes to mind are the kings of the world – with crown of gold, jewels, with a lot of servants and powerful in his kingdom. However, Christ our King is different.
The King wans us back! In the first reading, we see that God sent David to bring the people back to God. He wants us back into his kingdom, into his presence. Why? Not because he needs servants or knights to defend him but because he wants us to be saved, to be happy, to be prosperous. The only way we could have all these is if we are back in his arms, in his goodness, in his kingdom.
In the gospel, we see the repentant thief. During his last moments in this world, he recognized Christ, and made him king in his life. Talk about being saved by the bell. Jesus saw how sincere and repentant the sinner is, and immediately granted him salvation. We also see how powerful Jesus is to be able to say the words: “Today, you will be with me in Paradise”
In our lives, a lot of people and things are trying to take away the place of Jesus as our king. A lot of temptations, and false kings. Like the repentant thief, may we recognize him amidst all these, and take it a step further to always recognize and make him king in our lives. Only then can we hear Jesus saying to us as we depart from this world “Today, you will be with me in Paradise”
Father God,
Thank you for today. Thank you for this weekend. Thank you for all the lessons and realizations. Lord, I pray that you help me to be sensitive to you. may I always recognize you and make you the only king in my life. And as I do so, may I bring you to others and lead others to make you king in their lives as well. Amen.
Blessed Sunday!
In Christ,
-g-
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