Homily (Reflection) for 23rd
December, 2016: Weekday of Advent on the Gospel
Ps 24:4-5.8-9.10.14. (R. Lk 21:28)
Lk 1:57-66.
Topic: Insist on God.
In today’s gospel, Elizabeth bore a son whom their neighbour with
every good intention wanted to name Zechariah after his father but his mother
insisted on John, a name given by God before he was conceived, cf. Jn 1:13. Her neighbours wondered why
the choice of the name because none of their relatives go by that name. As a
result, they resorted to Zechariah who was then unable to speak because of his
doubt, cf. Lk 1:18-20. He requested
for writing material and wrote “His name is John”. And immediately, his mouth
opened and his tongue freed, and he began to speak and to praise God.
Often we go against God just because of our quest for peoples
support. We should remember that “With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who
will tread down our foes” (Ps 60:12; cf.
Ps 108:13). We need God’s favour and not man’s, cf. Lk 1:30. And most importantly, deciding to go for the world is a decision
to go against God who so much loves us and has also done everything good for
us, cf. Jas 4:4; Jn 3:16; 1Jn 4:9.
Dear friends, insist on God always as Elizabeth and Zechariah
did in today’s gospel. He has the best for all of us and loves us so much more
than anybody. Hence, He assures us: “Can a woman forget her sucking child, that
she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget,
yet I will not forget you” (Is 49:15).
Bible Reading: Jas 4:1-10.
Thought for today: Choose today whom to follow, cf. Josh 24:15.
Let us pray: May God help us to insist on Him
alone all the days of our lives – Amen.
You are free to share this reflection
with others if you consider it worthy.
For more homilies (reflections):
Join our WhatsApp Group via: +234 810
298 6313
To Contact
and/or to support this ministry:
Tel: +234 813 305 0302
+234 905
655 4466
May God bless you all+
Post a Comment
Post a Comment