NO APOLOGIES FOR DOING GOOD?
You do not owe anyone any
explanation for doing good. The good you do must speak for itself. People
inquiring to know the secret of your actions with evil intentions should be
denied such opportunities. Wisdom from above is needed to know these dishonest
inquirers who seek to pull you down spiritually.
In the gospel of today, Jesus
knew that these chief priests meant harm. They wanted to put a stop to the work
of God. These elders were not happy with the good works of our Lord Jesus
Christ. They looked for a way to discredit Him. They came to set a trap for Him
to fall by asking Him the authority with which He works.
Do not disturb yourself
convincing people with words on doing good. Continue doing it. Do not enter
into dialogue with people who do not have any spiritual advantage to offer to
you. If the person is a hardened sinner who has chosen the way of evil, do not
allow him lead you to sin. Some men who have failed already will like to drag
your effort to the mud, never fall prey to their trap. He who is down need no
fall. There are people who do not care about their spiritual standing, give
them no attention. Learn how to dismiss them without apologies.
Have you been able to discover
the agents of darkness coming to know the secret of your success with evil
intents? They are all over everywhere. They want to know why you're moving on
in that marriage upon all the challenges. They want to know why you dress
decently when indecency has become the 'new order'. They want to know why you
insist on disciplining your children in a world of anything goes. They want to find out why you do not join
them to violate the rules and regulations. They want to know why you have
refused to do all forms of malpractices they do. They want to know the
authority you have to stop bribery and corruption from your own office.
Entering into conversation with
such persons will make no meaning. Jesus is encouraging us today by His own
action to dismiss such a person without apologies.
Find out all the forces in your
life questioning the authority of God. Any such powers should be silenced and
never be given a favourable attention.
Let us pray
Oh God, we thank you for
manifesting your authority in our lives. We hand over our lives to you entirely
and submit ourselves under the authority of your Son. Open our eyes, give us
the wisdom of your Holy Spirit to silence and dismiss every power fighting
against the operation of your Holy hand in our lives. May we be able to disarm
the enemies of your good works in our lives through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St John of the Cross, pray for
us.
God bless your Monday (Advent,
Week 3)
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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