The
WORD today reminds me that
I should have the right reasons in looking for God.
There are a lot of church
groups nowadays, which is very good. These groups and organizations help us
know God more. They help us learn more about our faith and how we could live
them. However, not all have the right reasons when attending these gatherings
or joining these groups. some people join and attend gatherings not because
they are looking for God and want to improve their faith, but because they are
looking for new friends, especially from the opposite sex who they can go on a
date with. Some are looking to expand their network. This is probably the same
as Herod’s reasons in the gospel.
Herod kept trying to see Jesus.
Why? Because he probably wanted
to know who Jesus was, and what the fuss was all about. He probably wanted to
know if what the people were saying are true. There could be many reasons why
Herod was looking for Jesus. However, what’s more important is our reasons for
looking for Jesus – if we are looking for Him in the first place.
Why should we look for Jesus?
Jesus is anything and everything we need. He is the Son of God. He is able. He
loves us. We just need to seek him and humbly come to him, surrendering
ourselves to him. IF we seek him, we will find him, if we seek him with all of
our heart (Jeremiah 29:13)
Finding Jesus is not enough.
After finding Jesus, we should spread him to others
All of us have gifts, talents
and skills given by God to be used for His purpose, to further his kingdom.
Time spent in the internet, browsing social media sites and watching videos can
be used to instead pray, read the bible, and strengthen our relationship with
God. Skills used for work and business may also be used in medical missions,
outreach, or fundraising activities to build God's kingdom. Connections in
government and society may be used not just for our own benefit, but to benefit
others who need to feel and be reminded of God's love on earth.
How do I use my skills, talents
and resources? Do I use them to spread God’s kingdom? Do I look for God? Do iI
consider him in my decisions?
May we do our part and look for
Jesus, and when we find him, may we be generous enough to share him with
others.
Father God,
Thank you for
today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for your reminder. Lord,
sorry for the times I don't look for you. Sorry for the times I have the wrong
reasons for searching for you. Help me look for your with all of my heart,
Lord. May I take the time off to really look hard for you and search for you.
and I know if I look for you with all of my heart, I will find you. As I find
you and experience you, may I share you to others. Help me use my skills and
talents for your kingdom. Help me be more aware and help me use them for your
purpose and your glory. Amen.
Blessed
Day!
In
Christ,
-g-
September
26 2019
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Thursday of the Twenty-fifth
Week in Ordinary Time
Lectionary: 452
Lectionary: 452
Reading 1 HG 1:1-8
On the first day of the sixth
month in the second year of King Darius,
The word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai
to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel,
and to the high priest Joshua, son of Jehozadak:
Thus says the LORD of hosts:
This people says:
"The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD."
(Then this word of the LORD came through Haggai, the prophet:)
Is it time for you to dwell in your own paneled houses,
while this house lies in ruins?
Now thus says the LORD of hosts:
Consider your ways!
You have sown much, but have brought in little;
you have eaten, but have not been satisfied;
You have drunk, but have not been exhilarated;
have clothed yourselves, but not been warmed;
And whoever earned wages
earned them for a bag with holes in it.
Thus says the LORD of hosts:
Consider your ways!
Go up into the hill country;
bring timber, and build the house
That I may take pleasure in it
and receive my glory, says the LORD.
The word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai
to the governor of Judah, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel,
and to the high priest Joshua, son of Jehozadak:
Thus says the LORD of hosts:
This people says:
"The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD."
(Then this word of the LORD came through Haggai, the prophet:)
Is it time for you to dwell in your own paneled houses,
while this house lies in ruins?
Now thus says the LORD of hosts:
Consider your ways!
You have sown much, but have brought in little;
you have eaten, but have not been satisfied;
You have drunk, but have not been exhilarated;
have clothed yourselves, but not been warmed;
And whoever earned wages
earned them for a bag with holes in it.
Thus says the LORD of hosts:
Consider your ways!
Go up into the hill country;
bring timber, and build the house
That I may take pleasure in it
and receive my glory, says the LORD.
Responsorial Psalm PS 149:1B-2, 3-4, 5-6A AND 9B
R.(see 4a) The Lord takes delight in his
people.
Sing to the LORD a new song
of praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel be glad in their maker,
let the children of Zion rejoice in their king.
R.The Lord takes delight in his people.
Let them praise his name in the festive dance,
let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.
For the LORD loves his people,
and he adorns the lowly with victory.
R.The Lord takes delight in his people.
Let the faithful exult in glory;
let them sing for joy upon their couches;
Let the high praises of God be in their throats.
This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia.
R.The Lord takes delight in his people.
Sing to the LORD a new song
of praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel be glad in their maker,
let the children of Zion rejoice in their king.
R.The Lord takes delight in his people.
Let them praise his name in the festive dance,
let them sing praise to him with timbrel and harp.
For the LORD loves his people,
and he adorns the lowly with victory.
R.The Lord takes delight in his people.
Let the faithful exult in glory;
let them sing for joy upon their couches;
Let the high praises of God be in their throats.
This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia.
R.The Lord takes delight in his people.
Alleluia JN 14:6
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father except through me.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father except through me.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel LK 9:7-9
Herod the tetrarch heard about
all that was happening,
and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying,
“John has been raised from the dead”;
others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”;
still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.”
But Herod said, “John I beheaded.
Who then is this about whom I hear such things?”
And he kept trying to see him.
and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying,
“John has been raised from the dead”;
others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”;
still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.”
But Herod said, “John I beheaded.
Who then is this about whom I hear such things?”
And he kept trying to see him.
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