TAKE UP YOUR CROSS DAILY AND FOLLOW
ME
(Luke 9:22-25)
Jesus tells us the reason for
this holy season in the Gospel Reading of today. It is all about the Son of man
who must suffer many things including death but must rise on the third day.
This is the period we follow
Jesus along the way of the cross. This is the time we contemplate on what Jesus
passed through for our salvation.
He invites us to get involved in
the redemptive act by carrying our own cross to follow His steps.
Thus, this is a period of
imitation of Christ. This is a time to lose in order to gain. This is a time to
lose our attachments to things of this world. It is the time to disconnect from
things that do not give honour and glory to God. It is the time to deny
ourselves of pleasures and humble ourselves before God. It is indeed the time to
move out of our comfort zones in order to surmount the challenges standing on
our way to heaven.
What are the heavy crosses that
would make your Lenten journey this year less successful? What are the
difficulties in your life discouraging you from following Jesus along the way
to Calvary? What are the temptations weighing your spirit down? What are the
problems covering your eyes from seeing the glory that lies behind the cross?
Take up those problems, forget
about the loses, think more of gaining heaven at last. Consider the pain of
losing God as a saviour. Move on with Christ. He will help you save all that
you fear losing.
LET US PRAY
Thank You, Jesus, for the
invitation You have offered us to follow You. Give us the grace to carry our
crosses with patience, humility and faith and come after You. May we trace Your
steps and enter into the happiness of heaven. Save us Lord from losing our
souls because of unnecessary things of this passing world. May Your cross save
us forever and ever. Amen
God bless your Thursday
(Thursday after Ash Wednesday)
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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