A great way to think of Jesus is that He is a bridge. God on one side of the river and humans are on the other. Because God is so perfect, He can't stand the sight of sin. Therefore, He was unapproachable without bringing a sacrifice to cover the sins. When Jesus came, He took the place of the sacrifice. Because Jesus's death, we are now able to freely approach God using the bridge. Use this gift often and speak to God.
Sacrificing that cup of coffee a few times a week could provide food, clothing, and medical care for an orphan. What financial steps can you take to share God's love for others?
Jesus whose obedience to the will of the Father should always be the pattern of our own obedience to Him.
Jesus makes it clear that becoming His disciple is a serious decision and it is best if we do not look back. There are temptations for those who look back because not that many people take seriously the call to discipleship. When a person looks back, he will see all those who have not taken up the call, living lives that may be far more attractive.
One with whom?
“So they are no longer two, but one…” – Matthew 19:6
Jane Welsh, secretary to Scottish essayist Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), married him and devoted her life to him and his work. He loved her deeply but was so busy with his writing and speaking engagements that he often neglected her. Sometime into their marriage, she became ill and suddenly died. In a new book by John Ortberg, it said that after the funeral, Thomas went alone to Jane’s room and looked at her diary. He found these words she had written about him: “Yesterday he spent an hour with me and it was like heaven. I love him so.” On another day, she wrote, “I have listened all day to hear his steps in the hall but now it is late. I guess he will not come today.” He wept brokenly, realizing his neglect of her and her desire just to talk with him.
I ask this question to the husbands and wives: Are you one? The real acid test is this question to your spouse: “Do you feel that I’m spending enough time with you?” If he/she answers no to your face, then you might be one — not with your spouse but with something else: computer, work, or yes, even with your service.Jon Escoto
REFLECTION:
Do I honestly feel that I have been giving enough time for my spouse/partner/loved ones?
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