THE PROMISES OF JESUS

Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter Year C John 17: 11b- 19 “We are in the world, but not of the world" My dear friends, today’s gospel reading reminds us that our belongingness is not on this planet. As follower Christ we must not be possessed by the worldly cares and concerns. We cannot improve the world if we conform to this world. The world’s values and priorities are less important than that of God. Thus, we are challenge not to conform our life to the standard of this passing world. We can never influence this universe by trying to be like it. This world of ours cannot give us complete joy. Three things to that inspired me after reading the gospel for today. First, God always protecting us “I guarded them and none of them was lost.” Brethren, never think that God does not care for us. He always do! God is fighting our battles, He is arranging things in our favor and making a way even if we dont see a way. God is our protector. Second, He always share His joy with us. We were never created to live depressed, defeated, guilty, unworthy and condemened. We were created to be victorious. Friends, the joy of heaven outweighs the passing pleasures of this world. God is the only true source of joy. And finally, we belong to Him. Nobody can snatch us away from the Lord. All in us is His. We are no longer of this world. Conclusion: It is better to be child of God than to be king of this world. Blessings Fr. Jhack