Mk 4:21-25
The parable is speaking to me that God’s love is not meant to be hidden. It should be like the lamp ‘to be placed on a lampstand’ where the ‘lampstand’ is me as a Christian. This is what it means to be a Christian. Sometimes, I may sin, thinking that nobody knows. But, God, who is my Creator knows as He is telling me through the gospel reading today ‘For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light.’
I don’t like to hide things. Whenever I attempt to hide things, I feel them eating me within me. Then, the devil will take the chance to attack or deceive me with lies, drawing me away from God. If I keep on lying, God can never trust me with big things as I can’t even be honest with small things. Well, I am happy that at least, my current employers give me opportunities to keep in touch with confidential matters at work where I learn alot. I am very happy as God and the employers trust me that I am a person with integrity. But, I must continue to stay vigilant at all times as I will never know when I will be tempted or how I long how I can strong in the midst of being tempted. So, my workplace is also a place for me to the ‘lampstand’ for the ‘lamp’ to be shown as a Christian. It no longer matters how other people badmouth or accuse me in any ways. At least, I know that I am still loved as who I am by God and a few people. I will do my best wherever I am called to, bringing glory to God. And, that will be my response to God’s love. Therefore, it is more essential that I must spend regular time with God in His Word and prayers now that I am entrusted with greater matters at work where my work nature is going to affect a lot of people.
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for trusting me no matter what! I will do my best.
With Love,
Elena
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