Sunday, January 22, 2012

FOLLOWING HIM

Mk 1:14- 20
      After John had been put in prison, Jesus went to Galilee and preached the Good News from God. "The right time has come," he said " and the Kingdom of God is near!Turn away from your sins and believe the Good News!"
      As Jesus walked along the shore of Lake Galilee, he saw two fishermen, Simon and his brother Andrew, catching fish with a net. Jesus said, "Come with me, and I will teach you to catch people." At once they left their nets and went with him.
     He went a little farther on and saw two other brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in their boat getting their nets ready. As soon as Jesus saw them, he called them; they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and went with Jesus.
      We went to church despite the odd feeling that the next few days would be hard. I know that money should not be a hindrance nor a problem , but then somehow, it could cause you stress. On the other side, we should have a positive perspective about life, about having just enough money for everyday needs.Other things should be cut off, those which we consider  luxuries.
      When you compare yourself to others materially, you really will be sadden by the thought that you are at the bottom.That there are people out there who spend money as if they are just being pick from the garden.The idea should not dwell in our minds longer or else you will find yourself disturbed.
For sure money can buy many things:
  • beautiful house
  • nice car
  • fancy dresses
  • expensive shoes
  • position or even promotions
  • real properties
  • jewelries
  • soft beds
  • expensive foods
  • books
  • medicine
All the comforts in this world can be ours because of money. Have you thought of what money cannot buy?
Here's some:
  • health
  • happiness
  • respect
  • sleep and
  • the way to heaven.
Those things that can be felt cannot be achieved by money alone, we have to work had for it. Life is a matter of attitude. Things will be yours according to god's will not our own will. The best message that the Gospel wants to relate to us is for us to follow Him and leave everything behind and that includes our desires for wealth and other earthly possessions.

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