Mark- 1; 14- 20 January 25, 2015 The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time This is, of course because, the first time around Jonah fled from the Lord, refusing the mission to preach repentance to Niniveh. But the Lord pursued him, through the dramatic storm, which resulted in Jonahs being cast overboard, and through the great fish, which swallowed the reluctant prophet and spewed him on the soil of Nineveh. Here he stands, in this episode, freely regurgitated, now attentive to the word that missions him. By way of contrast, the disciples Jesus calls need no second invitation . All of them -Peter, Andrew, James and John-left everything immediately to follow Jesus. Or so it seems. For after a few years, they all will need a second time for the word of the Lord to come to them. Now, since they they are not yet fully aware of the cost of following Jesus, they are enthusiastic. Later, when the cross looms , they abandon and deny Him. But the word of the Lord does come to them a second time, speaking of peace, recommisioning them to witness and service. Praise the God then whose missionary word comes a second, a third.g a fourth time to send reluctant prophets and renew the call of wavering disciples. Again,we are summoned and asked if our lives reflect what Jesus is intent on doing in the world? Are we preaching hope, justice, and life for the poorest, the hungry of the earth (more than 80 percent of the world) and a call to change the way we live, what we do with our resources and income, our excess and our privilege and power in the world? Have we left the ways of the world? profit, greed, insensitivity to the pain of the majority, acceptability and the values of our nation to choose instead the company of Jesus and the breaking the Word and the bread with Him? We must allow the Lord to illumine the dark corners of our life and lead us to the path that goes straight to Him. Let us be guided by this light always. So cheer up, someone who seems to be burdened with problem and guilt. We are already saved. We change or become better because we have seen the light. This power transforms to transcend our sinful selves. !
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 10:14:54 +0000
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