May the Lord give you peace in the Holy Spirit. It is 28th June 2023.
Are we afraid of tales or truth?
We reflect on Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 and the Gospel from Matthew 7:15-20.
God never goes back or forgets the promises made to humanity. “God does not take back his gifts. He does not change his mind about those he has chosen.” (Rom.11:29).
We tend to forget the promises made to each other whether in marriage or consecrated life. Despite the promises of God, Abram had no children. Fruitlessness does not depend on old age but on faith.
At times, we give up on God and begin to believe in human intervention due to a lack of faith in God’s Word and God’s promises. Just like the father of faith, we all need to hang on there around even if the circumstances and evidence not supporting the cause. God’s promises are reliable and refreshing.
“Your troubles have come in order to prove that your faith is real. Your faith is meant to bring praise, honour, and glory to God. (1 Peter 1:7)
When our faith gets weakened, we seem to go behind the wrong people especially false prophets, teachers, preachers, and so-called gurus. In the Gospel, Jesus reprimands His followers not to trust the empty promises loaded with words of assurance and healing.
Jesus taught us not to judge in the previous passage but today he invites us to know the tree by its fruits. Truth never makes us fear but tales tears the fabrics of faith. We are to discern what we hear before we believe and accept it from our hearts. The actions and words are the proofs of one’s thoughts.
Fruits of love in our life are the proof of a life lived in faith. Love is strengthened and sterilized by faith. Without faith, love remains a jargon, a magical word, or a myth. God’s love is proven in the actions God performs in our life. We need to discern every action in love to continue being faithful to God.
Let us honour the promises we have made to God and one another. Have a peaceful day. God bless you.