LOOK UP, YOUR REDEMPTION IS DRAWING NEAR
(Luke 21:20-28)
In the face of the many troubling
and frightening situations around us, the Lord Jesus gives us a message of
hope. In the middle of the great distress, heartbreak, confusion, hardship
pains and hopelessness, Jesus tells us to take courage. It is not going to be
our end. Our end is in in Christ, our destiny is found in God.
Hear the words of Jesus: "
Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads,
because your redemption is drawing near."
Child of God, what are the forces
trying to turn your face downwards? Why are you finding it difficult to raise
your heads in prayer? Why are you no longer responding to the call by Christ
through the Church to lift up your heart in faith? Why do you seem to believe
that it is over? What's making you feel that you're already conquered?
You can't be destroyed, the
present evil forces threatening to be in control of your life or to take the
center stage in your life will pass away.
Don't give up! Look up! Your
redemption is near. Push on. Fight on. Fight till the end. Your worries will
come to an end. Your tears will be wiped. Your labours will be rewarded. Your
sorrows will turn to joy. What is coming will make you forget what you've been
through. Something good is coming your way. Only remain on the way of
righteousness and flee from evil ways.
Let us Pray
Oh God, the present is filled
with pain and sorrows. We are wearied by ceaseless troubles coming to our world
and our lives as individuals. But we thank You, for reminding us that You are
up above for us. Open your heavenly treasury and pour upon us the blessings of
your redemption. Deliver us from all evils threatening us through Christ our
Lord. Amen.
God bless your Thursday (34th
Week, Ordinary Time)
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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