Word of God Belongs to All!

 

5th Week of Easter Tuesday

Acts 14:19-28

Meditation

Word of God Belongs to All!

Travel has become part of Paul and Barnabas. They were on the mission of Jesus. As they go to the new place, they gather the people and describe and narrate to the people the marvels, miracles and wonders God has done through them and for them. The best way to preach is to describe in faith the wonders that God has done in one’s life. Humans need the human witness of the works of God to strengthen their faith. Sharing of faith is sharing of the great deeds that the Lord has done in our lives. Faith is built and communicated by bearing witness to Christ.

The word of God belongs to everyone. No one is exclusively dear to God. God belongs to every human person. God came for the salvation of humanity. The divisions are man-made and sanctioned by God for the good of the human life organisation and to discharge duties and responsibilities. God loves each one in his state and in his being. God wants justice and peace for all people. The word of God belongs to all, and everyone belonging to the human family is invited to believe in Jesus the saviour and to be saved for eternity.

Do you know that the word of God is the monopoly of no one, but all are invited to believe?

Gospel: Jn 14: 27-31a

Meditation

Jesus said to his disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” We need peace in this world. Every person is looking for peace. Peace comes to us when we are free and when we are not pressured.

 A peaceful mind and peaceful life are gifts and blessing in this world. The worldly peace may lack something but what the Lord gives is more deep and serene. So, the Lord tells us not be worried and fearful. It is worry and fear that take away our peace. The Lord is omnipotent and omniscient so his presence takes away from us all fear and gives us peace.

Do we look for peace in this life and the next life?

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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