LIVING FOR GOD
(Luke 20:27-40)
The gospel reading of today is
the narrative about the woman married by seven brothers with no child and the
question by the Sadducees concerning whose wife she will be at resurrection.
Jesus made them to understand
that God is God of the living, not of the dead. Thus, at the resurrection they
will be like angels with no need to marry and be given to marriage. Jesus added
an important caveat about God and our relationship with God here and hereafter.
He said: "...for all live to him".
What does it mean to live for
God? Living for God is living to please God. Living for God is a life of
openness to God. Living for God is living in abandonment to His Holy will.
Living for God is daily presentation of ourselves to God like Mary whose
presentation we celebrate today. Living for God is making ourselves available
for God to do with us as he is pleased. Living for God is constantly saying Yes
to God and saying No to the enemies of God. Living for God is living in
constant remembrance of life after life. Living for God means not being
distracted and carried away by the ephemerals of this life and the vain glories
of our world. Living for God challenges us to hope for the resurrection and
rise up against sin, the flesh and the devil.
Dear friends in Christ, ask yourself
this important question: Who am I living for? Yes! It is important. Who are you
living for? Are you living for God or for money? Are you living for God or for
your boyfriend/girlfriend? Are you living for God or for your business? Are you
living for God or for your selfish gains? For whom do you live? Whosoever you
live for here, Him shall you live with in eternity.
Just like God chose Mary from His
kingdom above to give us a king that will open the heavenly kingdom for us, let
us like Mary make ourselves readily available to partake of the heavenly
inheritance that goes beyond whatever joy this life offers.
Let us pray
Thank you, Jesus for the gift of
the resurrection. Let this resurrection power strengthen us to do your will.
Give us the grace to live our lives for you alone. Forgive us for the years we
have wasted living for what does not enhance our spiritual wellbeing. Save us
from the grip of attachment to the enemies of our living in you and rising to
eternal life. We make these prayers through Christ our Lord. Amen
Holy Mary, Pray for us.
God bless your Saturday (33rd
Week, Ordinary Time)
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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