Truth Hurts the Worldly

The WORD today (see http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/070214.cfm) reminds me that the truth hurts those who are worldly.

In the gospel, we see another amazing story of Jesus’ power! There were two demoniacs who were “untouchables” so the people just got used to letting them be, staying as far away from them to they could continue to “live in peace.” However, they were no match for Jesus’ power, so they asked Jesus to just command them to go to the herd of swine (for they needed another body to dwell in). When he did, they went to the swine and drowned in the sea. When the people heard this, they met Jesus but surprisingly, not to welcome him nor celebrate his love to the two men and power over the demons. They met him to ask him to stay away from them, because they were afraid he might again command demons to enter into a swine and cause damage and loss to their properties. Yes, they were more concerned about their worldly possessions, the animals, so the truth, God’s love and power, hurt them.

Nowadays, we see people still acting like this – when we see powerful people exploiting and abusing the helpless ones for their own personal gains. We see this when those in power, instead of helping the weak ones, actually abuse their powers over them. We see this when people would do anything to gain worldly riches, power and fame, at the sake of others who could not do anything about it. We see this when people choose their own comfort, to sleep, go out with friends and have a good time, instead of helping others in need, instead of doing church work.

Jesus message is as alive and applicable today as it was thousands of years ago. May we heed his call.

Father God,

Thank you for today. thank you for another day to live. Thank you for another chance to experience you and to feel your love and power. Lord, sorry for the times I act like those people. Sorry for prioritizing other things over you. Sorry for being afraid or lazy to step out of my comfort zone to do things for you. Help me change my heart, Lord. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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