THE WORD BECAME FLESH

Friday of 25^th week in Ordinary time, 2021

Hag 2:1-9

Ps 43

Luke 9:18-22

You will see the Angels

Dear friends in Christ, every follower of Jesus must answer the question, ‘who do you say I am.’ It is very clear that Christianity is the followership of a person, that person is also God— Jesus Christ. So, who is Jesus to you?

In today's Gospel (Luke 9:18-22), the evangelist tells us that not long after Herod was perplexed about the person of Jesus, the Lord himself asked his disciples "Who do the people say that I am?" This looks like one sending out feedback forms to get a feel of what others think or how they perceive his ministry. Feedback is necessary not only to help one know where to direct his efforts in the future but also to be sure that the people have received his message and are following the path. Unfortunately, the answers from the disciples were the same heard in Herod's court, "John the Baptist; Elijah or one of the old prophets." This must have prompted Jesus to inquire from his own disciples if they have a different perception, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter got it right, "The Christ of God." But Peter and others must still learn further that the Christ of God, is also the suffering servant. Jesus then immediately began to talk about his suffering, death and resurrection. The time has come for the ultimate journey to Jerusalem and for his sacrifice for the salvation of all. There’s definitely time for everything under the heavens. This is the time for you, to examine yourself and ask, 'who is Jesus for me?' You do not know how many years or seasons you have left, as God controls it all. What are you doing at this time, with what God has given to you? Do not see those who have died as unfortunate. Think of the brevity of life and ask yourself, 'why has God placed me here? What is the purpose of my life? What more is the Lord asking me to do?

Let us pray: Lord, teach me to understand how fleeting life is. Help me to use judiciously the time you have allotted me. Amen. 

+Remain blessed