JESUS IS LORD
(Mark 2:23-28)
The sabbath observances so took
the attention of the Pharisees that they lost respect and regard for Christ's
lordship. They bowed for the law and disregarded the author of the law.
Jesus taught them that He is the
Lord of the Sabbath. Being the Lord of the sabbath, He made them know that He
made the sabbath for man and not the other way round. Thus, the sabbath should
not be used to dehumanize and devalue man.
Jesus is the Lord of our lives.
In his lordship over us, He wishes the best for us. He wishes us the freedom of
the children of God. He wishes us to live in faith and conviction and not in
fear and intimidation.
What are the things you are
bowing to as Lord? If it is not Christ the Lord, then there's a problem. What
are the forces questioning the will of God for you? What are the intimidating
voices trying to frustrate your confidence in the Lord?
Nwa Chukwu, fear not, Jesus is
the only Lord of your life. When troubles come, He intervenes; when the devil
threatens, He defends you; when you hand over your care and worries to Him, He
supports you. May the Lord be the Lord of your family, Lord of your marriage,
Lord over your problems, Lord over your challenges, Lord over your joblessness,
Lord over your hopeless situations, Lord over the meaninglessness you
encounter.
LET US PRAY
Lord Jesus, the sabbat is
meaningless without You. Thank You for accepting to be the Lord of my life. I
hereby accept you as my personal Lord and Saviour. Deliver me from the grip of
the forces that wants to exercise lordship over me. Keep me under your care now
and forever. Amen
God bless your Tuesday (Week 2,
Ordinary Time, Yr. B)
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
Image from: Knowing Jesus – Why Did the Lord Jesus Work on the Sabbath? (findshepherd.com)
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