Keep Your Trust in Jesus

 

2nd December 2024

1st Week Advent

Monday

First Reading: Is 2:1-5 or Is 4:2-6

It is an invitation to go to the mountain of God, which they call Jerusalem. All come to the mountain of God, and numerous people come to God’s house, the temple of the God of Jacob. God's message comes from Jerusalem. There will be no more war but peace. Jacob's household is invited to walk in the light of the Lord.

Blessed are those who live in Mount Zion and Jerusalem.  The Lord cleanses the filth of the place and gives his protection and care. His presence will be there in Jerusalem. He will come to visit them. The glory of God will be like a tent to give shade from heat and shelter from the storm and rain.

Do we think of our origins?

Gospel: Mt 8:5-11

Meditation

Keep Your Trust in Jesus

The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. (Mt 8:8).

It is a great act of faith on the part of the centurion to place trust in Jesus. We pray to Jesus, depend upon him, and even do external acts to show that we love and trust in Jesus. In the heart of our hearts, we do not trust in the Mighty hand of God. This lack of trust in us is little at the beginning but as time passes in life, we grow in mistrust.

We live as unbelievers in our thoughts and actions. The centurion’s confession of faith in Jesus is a clear lesson for us to trust in Him.  We need to place confidence in Him and be witnesses of that confidence to the world. The confidence of one in Jesus increases the confidence of those who have less faith. Let our prayer in this season increase our Faith in the Lord.

Do I express my faith and confidence in God and His works?

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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