Didache-Kyregma Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross OPEN DOOR “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.” – John 3:17 I asked the one in charge if I could invite Robin (not his real name) to be one of the leaders. “Do you know his personality?” he asked me meaningfully. “Yes, sir,” I said bravely. Robin didn’t have a good reputation especially among the more judgmental members of the other teams. But I observed his dedication to serve. With the rejection he lives with, he compensates by spending more time in our cluster, the more accepting members of the ministry. I felt that, if given a chance, he can still develop more self-esteem and grow in his potential. “It’s up to you to take the risk,” was the permission I got. Yes, it was a risk in a way, but it was worth taking. I thought that if Robin mixes with the more level headed, committed leaders of our “not perfect” group, he can join the tribe who are struggling to grow in the Lord and meet with more success. Jesus set the pace by coming to save us, not judge us. Who are we to live otherwise? Cristy Galang Reflection: As a servant of the Lord, do you tend to use others rather than love them? I thank You, Jesus, for the chance to show love to others. Give us courage, Lord, to pursue the good we can do for others and the wisdom and grace to fully love them in spite of their weakness. St. Notburga, pray for us.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:40:43 +0000
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