“Then he said to his
disciples, ‘If anyone wants to come with me, he must forget self, carry his
cross, and follow me.” (Mt 16:15)
Meditation: Here, Jesus is out of the way, ya… surely
as always. How do you feel? ... I feel
that today he acts as if he doesn’t know anything about the primary principles
of commerce. He is only a beginner and wants to get disciples for the promotion
of the kingdom of god. We know for sure that every beginner presents himself more
attractive, accommodating, inclusive, and less expensive. For that he goes up to
any extent of expense. But here what we find is that he is not attractive at
all, not ready to accommodate each and everyone, and is of course more
expensive. He is more demanding. You have to deny yourself, give up or rather
sell everything what you have and give the money to the poor. What a poor marketing
management he has! Yes, friend, my Lord was very poor at business; he didn’t
make any adjustments with regard to discipleship and their way/style of life.
No advertisements, no attractions, and hidden agendas! If you want to follow me,
my friend, please deny yourself and come. And behold, he had no scarcity of
vocations even in the time of intense persecutions. Many were ready to give up
everything they had and ready to lay down their lives. Many attractions are
there today in the name Jesus, and stillll…
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we thank you and praise you for the authenticity you
imparted to us today through your word. We want to dethrone ourselves and
enthrone you as our Lord and king in our life. We want to say “no” to our self
and “yes” to you and your will. At the same time we know that we are weak and
fragile. Therefore, fill us and guide us with your holy spirit, so that we may
respond to his call faithfully. Amen!
Greetings: Take courage God is with you! Have a
nice and blissful day….
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