A Different Calling

  

The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/020314.cfm) reminds me that God calls each of us  to work for him in different ways

For the past weeks, we have seen how Jesus called his apostles, and even the four closest to him. They asked them to follow him and they did. However, in today’s gospel, we see a different situation. The man healed wanted to follow Jesus, but he did not allow him to. “But Jesus did not permit him but told him instead, “Go home to your family and announce to them all that the Lord in his pity has done for you.”” Yes, Jesus did not call or allow everyone to follow him. Like the man, he wants others to proclaim Jesus in their own homes and families too.

The same is true with us. Not all are called to religious life. Not all are called to be missionaries in different communities and countries. Most of us, lay people, are called to evangelize in our own homes, families, and offices. We do not need to be hardcore and do missionary and evangelization work all the time. Most of us just need to spread God’s love to others, share what Jesus has done in our lives, and live according to the gospel values – in that way, we will be able to do our part and proclaim Jesus in our own simple capacity.

May we be willing to share Jesus and tell of his wonderful deeds in our lives, even if just to our families and friends.

Father God,

Thank you for today. thank you for another week. Thank you for reminding me that you are pleased with the simple things I d o for you. Lord, I pray that I may be like the man in the gospel, ready and willing to follow you, but still ready to share you to others close to me, for I know that even my little act of sharing you to others will bring them closer to you, and you will be magnified and glorified. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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