Jesus is Gentle and Humble

 

11th December 2024

2nd Week Advent

Wednesday

Isa 40:25-31

Meditation

Humans speak of God in human language and terms. There are many ways of describing God. God is a God of power and strength. God can be spoken as he is not something, he is not that, and he is not this. God is not weak, God does not faint, God does not weary, and so on. By speaking of God likewise, we affirm what God is or the nature of God.

 Humans can say something about God and come to know him. On the contrary, old and young humans are weak, weary, and pale; the Lord enables humans to be strong, robust, steady, and steadfast.  Humans are fragile, weak, and faint in the journey of life. Some drag on with life. The youth lack zest for life and live uncherished lives. The Lord will give such youth lasting joy and strength to live with zest and zeal for life.

Do you know that God can give youth zest and zeal in life?

Gospel: Mt: 11:28-30

Meditation

Jesus is gentle and humble

 “Come to me, all weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Mt 11:28-30).

Jesus is gentle and humble. He dealt with people gently. He loved them. He was kind to them. He did good to people. He was not harsh, but he was true to them. He told them what is right and wrong with love. He was humble. He was so humble to teach us the greatest lesson for the life of humanity. He took upon himself crucifixion and died like a criminal. Lesion of love, which is beyond comprehension. We, too, must be gentle and humble to the extent of taking upon the cup of suffering that comes into our lives.

Am I ready to take the yoke of Jesus upon me?

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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