HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK OF LENT. (2)
HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK OF LENT.
THEME: FACING REJECTION.
BY: Fr. Karabari Paul.
‘I do not receive glory from men.’
Gandhi once said, ‘I refuse to let anyone walk through my mind with dirty feet.’ Yet that is exactly what we do when we listen to voices of condemnation. Anyone who strongly desires to serve God and man must be able to separate God’s voice from the voices of men. In the Gospel of today (John 5:31-47), Jesus made it abundantly clear that he came not to see the glory of man.
It is impossible to please everybody, but it is absolutely possible to please God. That should be our main focus, and the way to discover and test our calling. In Galatians 1:10, Paul writes: ‘Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God… If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.’ Here, like Jesus, Paul acknowledges that pleasing God is often at odds with winning everyone else’s approval.
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When God is our main focus, there is no need to stress the opinions of others. We should still seek advice from those we trust, but we always have to apply the question ‘does this please God?’ This is also very important when we are still figuring out what God’s plan may be. If you are unsure about what God wants you to do next, or what His calling could be, start with that same, simple question. What could you do with your time, energy, and resources that would please God? While it would be ideal to hear our calling in a booming voice, it is much more likely to be revealed through what we are already doing, in our talents and likes, or through exploring the Godly opportunities in the places that we find ourselves in.
Whether you are trying to discover your calling, or working to live it out, it is important to remember Proverbs 29:25: ‘Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.’ Whatever you are doing, do with trust in God and a heart to please Him. Try to put aside any worries that you have about others’ opinions. God will be with you. GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE. May God have mercy on us, grant us the grace to focus on him through Christ Our Lord Amen. Good morning.
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