“The person who has something
will be given more, so that he will have more than enough; but the person who
has nothing, even the little he has, will be taken away from him.” (Mt 13:12)
Different reactions are
invited on today’s verse. We take only one aspect of it for today’s reflection.
The first part of the verse is very clear and is well accepted. It seems to
everyone, ‘it is something logical’ for God is gracious and steadfast in
kindness. And it is man’s very nature, we know for sure that, he gets, gets,
gets and forgets however God gives, gives, gives and forgives. This very nature
of man makes him sometimes turn against God especially when he is denied
something. Because of this nature of man, the second part of the verse of
today’s meditation evokes some displeasure or dissatisfaction against God. If
God doesn’t will, why should he take away even the little he has? A natural
reaction! But in reality we know that it is not God who takes away from him
even the little he has, rather he loses it by himself. Believe it or not, my brothers
and sisters, this is a fact. St. John makes it pretty clear for us in his
gospel, “This is how the judgment works; the light has come into the world, but
people love the darkness rather than the light, because their deeds are evil.”
(Jn 3,19). We should not also forget that many a talent is lost, when it is not
really shared or used. Lord Jesus Christ, give us the real courage to
understand its meaning and make use of our various talents as a thanksgiving to
you.
Have a nice and blissful Sunday….
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