HOW AND WHEN TO WITHDRAW
(Mt. 4: 12-17.23-25)
Withdrawal is necessary in life
sometimes. In the gospel of today, Jesus withdrew into Galilee after hearing of
the death of John the Baptist.
Does it touch you that the word
of God is silenced? Does it trigger your reflection that ministers of God are abused
and intimidated? Does it give you concerns that the good is seen as evil and
evil as good?
These calls for a sit to ponder.
Withdraw from the crowd without human feelings. Withdraw from bad friends this
year. Withdraw and separate yourself from negative influences. Talk to yourself
on best way to live your life. Gather enough momentum to face the challenges
ahead.
Jesus did not withdraw to be
withdrawn for ever. He withdrew as a form of retreat. He withdrew to strategize.
He withdrew for empowerment. This type of withdrawal is very important.
Find out time to withdraw from
the noisy world. Withdraw from the world that celebrates evil and evil men.
Withdraw into prayers. Withdraw to live better. Withdraw to evaluate yourself.
Check if you have the necessary weapons to fight the battles of life. Withdraw
to know your preparedness before you venture into anything you want to do.
Withdraw for good. It is not timidity nor cowardice when one undertakes this
type of withdrawal. It is rather strength.
Withdraw from fights, withdraw
from quarrels. Withdraw from dirty talks, withdraw from careless behaviours and
lifestyles.
The best time to withdraw is when
you want to go down for God to come up. Jesus wanted to ensure that the
spiritual in Him supersedes the flesh in the decision He wants to embark on.
Let's know when to withdraw and
when to be manifested. Manifestation comes after a well done withdrawal in
Christ. May we withdraw from evil and be manifested in holiness with full
unction to function for God.
LET US PRAY
Oh God, our human nature refuses
to be bent low. Bend us to your will oh Lord. Help us seek your direction on
the best way to follow you and may your inspiration enable us to take the best
decisions that will give glory to your holy name through Christ our Lord. Amen
God bless your Monday (Monday
after epiphany)
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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