Good morning good people. May the Lord give you peace and health in the Holy Spirit.
It is 5th May 2021.
We reflect from Acts 15:1-6 and the Gospel John 15:1-8.
At times we wonder who we turn to in times of dilemma, uncertainty, and confusion of our beliefs. We run to look for answers from sources that are not connected to God and the Church and making the confusions to prevail in our personal and family inter-personal relationships. It is same with prevailing disagreements and issues related to religion and faith. There is no need of a pointless and endless debates and quarrels among us and end up hating one another in protecting God.
When there was a doubt and disagreements regarding the issues of circumcision, the apostles Paul and Barnabas referred the matter to the Apostles and wanted to shed light on the matter. When emotions swell up, we all need the guidance of the Holy Spirit to know and do the correct things.
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in mortals.” (Ps.118:8).
Jesus invites us to be united with Him, the Vine. Our fruitfulness entirely depends on our faithful connectedness with Christ. More we want to be apart from Christ the Risen Lord, we have the issues to work with. Yes, we are already pruned by the sword of His Word. We are so much integrated and grafted to the Vine, we need to be watchful of the fungus and pestilence of evil that attacks the tender, supple, and flexible branches.
Our prayerful life is rewarded when we are closely united with Him. “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (Jn.15:7).
Let us not run away or postpone looking at the challenges we face rather face them head on with the power of Christ and the Holy Spirit. Have a peaceful day. God bless you.