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Written by Bobot Apit   
Friday, 11 December 2009 18:40

 

J esus came to set people free from the worst tyranny possible – the tyranny of slavery to sin and the fear of death, and the destruction of both body and soul. God's power alone can save us from emptiness and poverty of spirit, from confusion and error, and from the fear of death and hopelessness. The gospel of salvation is "good news" for us today. Do you know the joy and freedom of the gospel?

 

Thursday of the Third Week of Advent

 

Genesis 49:2, 8-10

 

Psalm 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17

 

L uke 7:18b-23 The disciples of John told him of all these things. (19) And John, calling to him two of his disciples, sent them to the Lord, saying, "Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for another?" (20) And when the men had come to him, they said, "John the Baptist has sent us to you, saying, `Are you he who is to come, or shall we look for  another?'" (21) In that hour he cured many of diseases and plagues and evil spirits, and on many that were blind he bestowed sight. (22) And he answered them, "Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached  to them. (23) And blessed is he who takes no offense at me."

 

Meditation by Don Schwager

 

H ow do we know that Jesus is who he claims to be, the Son of God, Messiah, and Savior of the world? Is our faith a blind leap we must take without certainty or proof? John the Baptist sends his disciples to question Jesus about his claim to be God's anointed Messiah. Did John have doubts about Jesus and his claim to divinity? Not likely, since John revealed Jesus' mission at the River Jordan when he exclaimed, Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29). John saw from a distance what Jesus would accomplish through his death on the cross – our redemption from bondage to sin and death and our adoption as sons and daughers of God and citizens of the kingdom of heaven. John very likely sent his disciples to Jesus because he wanted them to hear and see firsthand for themselves the signs and proof that the Messiah had indeed come in the person of Jesus Christ.

 

The miracles which Jesus performed and his message about the kingdom or reign of God directly fulfilled what the prophets had foretold (see Isaiah 29:18-19; 35:5-6; 61:1). Isaiah had prophesied that the Messiah would come in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring freedom to those oppressed by sin and evil (see Isaiah 61:1-2). Jesus came to set people free from the worst tyranny possible – the tyranny of slavery to sin and the fear of death, and the destruction of both body and soul. God's power alone can save us from emptiness and poverty of spirit, from confusion and error, and from the fear of death and hopelessness. The gospel of salvation is "good news" for us today. Do you know the joy and freedom of the gospel?

 

"Lord Jesus, you are the fulfillment of all our hopes and desires. Your Spirit brings us grace, truth, life, and freedom. Fill me with the joy of the gospel and inflame my heart with love and zeal for you and for your will".

 

Supplementary Reading

 

A CHRISTmAS mISSIoN

 

At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. – Matthew 9:36

 

 

W henever Christmas season approaches, just the thought of the tiring parties and shopping can cause me to have a fleeting feeling of dread. But as the Advent season nears and we prepare with tinsel and lights, the realization of celebrating Jesus’ birthday brings me joy. The advent wreath we have at home becomes a reminder to me about the message of Christmas — hope, joy and peace.

 

For our relatives who come to stay in our home for Christmas, we give not just Christmas gifts; we share about the Giver of the gifts Himself — the Reason for the season and the Heart of Christmas. With this as a mission, even our company Christmas parties are filled with the true joyful spirit as we celebrate with food, entertainment and games.

 

The shopping and giving of gifts take on more meaning as we look at the season as a time of Christ’s visitation. So this Christmas, let’s revisit the “stable” and receive His Spirit. Let’s receive, too, His mission that as we receive, we share His gift — love. --- Rolly España

 

REFLECTION:

 

Is Christmas becoming a dreadful season of tiring and meaningless activities? What do you need to change to make it more meaningful?


Lord, I kneel before You at the stable and give You my adoration. You showed me the true meaning of the word love. I pray that I may share Your love with others this Christmas.

 

 
For meditation/readings of the previous days/months , please click any of the following links:
http://his-ways-better-than-our-ways.blogspot.com/
http://www.mabuhayradio.com/sections/the-daily-bread.html
http://butuanglobalforum.org/cgi-bin/dboard/YaBB.pl?num=1229339492/220


 
Daily Mass and Gospel Meditation Broadcast (Tagalog) thru DWXI (5am Phil Time), pls click this link:  http://www.eradioportal.com/index.php?p=2&aid=1&sid=62#STS=g1jais7y.zk6

GOD BLESS US ALL!
O Theos Na Mas Evlogisi!
PRAY as if everything depended on HIM. ACT as if everything depended on YOU.
 

 

 
 

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