Do we Love God?

 

4th Week of Lent Thursday

Ex 32:7-14

Meditation

God is just like a human being. He is a jealous God. He wants his people to worship him and no other. The people of Israel, time and again, were worshiping other gods. God was angry with them. He wanted to destroy them. Moses pleads with God to relent from his fiery anger. Moses remained God the promises he had made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. God is faithful to humans. He keeps his promises.

In anger, one may wish evil to the rebellious people, but in keeping with the promises and their good word, they let people go free and wish blessing upon the rebellious and evil people. God is faithful to his people; he makes them a great nation. The Lord wants his people to be seen as a great nation. A great nation of numerous people who are giving glory to God in cherishing their lives; immersed in the world, in the blessing and graces of God.

Who are our other gods?

Gospel: Jn 5:31-47

Meditation

"You search the scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that testify on my behalf.  Yet you refuse to come to me to have life.  I do not accept glory from human beings.  But I know that you do not have the love of God in you.  I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; if another comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you believe when you accept glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the one who alone is God? (Jn 5:31-44).

Do we have love for God? We humans love God because he is powerful and in control of everything. We love God out of fear. Do we love God out of our helplessness? Yet, at the same time, it is true that we love God because we depend upon him. We need God and his help. Such a way of love is only a business relationship. We learn that God is our creator. He created us.  We are in his loving hands, loving heart, loving mind and loving will. So, we need to learn to love him with all our heart, mind and body. This will enable us to give God true adoration and praise and worship him in love.

Do we love God out of fear or reverence, regard and love?

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb


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