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April 18, 2021
The most important work that any Christian will ever do is sharing the story of how Jesus in working in our lives! Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ of God born into human flesh in fulfillment of the Old Testament Scriptures!
Jesus works in the life of every person who welcomes Him, calling us to repentance, to change of heart and mind. He calls us to live with Him in His Kingdom of light and love! The choice is ours, either we open our hearts and our minds to His loving presence, or we go our own way, hoping for the best.
When our hearts and minds have been changed, we can not help but want to tell others about it. This can, of course, be scary – what will people think of me? How will others respond? Will people leave me, and no longer be my friend? After all, that is what happened to Jesus after His Bread of Life discourse in John’s Gospel. (John 6:35-67)
The truth is that some people will walk away. However, that is a choice they are making. We should never be afraid to tell others how Jesus is working in our lives. Many faith–filled people are counting on our witness to encourage and support them on their own faith journey. Personally, I prefer to stand with Peter who responded – “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68)
This past Monday, when I was returning my vestments to St. Agnes Church, I stopped in front of the Tabernacle for a brief time of prayer. When I prayed the Divine Mercy salutation “Jesus, I Trust in You” and then said “Jesus, I love You with all my heart”, a deep sense of peace came over me. For me, that is hug from Heaven! I am certainly not afraid of sharing my experiences, I am immensely thankful!
May this Easter Season be a time of joy and blessing for Christians everywhere and may our Risen Lord richly bless you and all those you love.
Yours in Christ,
Deacon Steve