Homily (Reflection) for Thursday of the Third Week
Advent (15th December, 2016) on the Gospel
Is 54:1-10;
Ps 29:2.4-6.11-13. (R. v.2);
Lk 7:24-30.
Topic: Question every motive.
In today’s gospel, Jesus took the minds of the crowds to what
they went to the wilderness to see. It was neither the reed shaken by the wind
nor someone dressed in fine clothing that are found in royal palaces. They actually
went to see more than a prophet of whom it was written: “See, I am sending my
messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you”.
Some who went to the wilderness to be baptized by John the
Baptist could have followed the crowd without understanding what they actually
did. In every sphere of life, one always finds some who do not really
understand why they are where they are. This is not foreign even in our
vocation as Christians. The lives of many testify to this fact.
It is necessary one questions the motive behind every step
he/she takes in life. The questioning will ultimately lead one to his/her
motive in life. Ignoring this only leads to doom, cf. Num 15:39-40; Deut 11:26. 30:19-20. Shifting one’s focus from the
creator to creatures means one becoming God’s enemy, cf. Jas 4:4.
We must ensure that we walk daily in line with what the Lord
asks of us. It is this simple, ‘to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk
humbly with our God’, cf. Mic 6:8.
It is necessary we are careful at every moment because we are always at the
risk of losing our lives, cf. 1Pt 5:8.
So, watch every step of yours. Christ is coming very soon. Hence, He warns, “I
am coming soon; hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown” (Rev 3:11; cf. Rev 16:15. 22:7. 22:12. 22:20).
Bible Reading: Deut
30:11-20.
Thought for today: I am coming soon (Rev 3:11).
Let us pray: Lord, help us to be ever ready that you
may not find us wanting whenever you come – Amen.
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