WORD 2day: 23rd January, 2014 Human Approval or Gods Will? The evil one makes its entry into our lives in subtle ways! One of the easiest entry points is our ego; and that is what happens to Saul today in the first reading. This was the beginning of his end. Looking for the approval of those around makes us slaves to others! Human approval is the first enemy to doing Gods holy will. Jesus knew this so well and that is why when people were in awe, admiring his healing and miracles, he withdrew to the mountains to unite with God. When the evil spirits try the same trick, affirming him that he was the Son of God, Jesus does nothing but command them to silence. Jesus teaches us today, to be alert regarding the evil spirits and their tactics! As St. Peter instructs us in his letter, Be calm, but vigilant; your enemy, the devil is prowling round like a roaring lion, looking for someone to eat! (1 Pet 5:8). The entry is slow and subtle...at every point of time, everything will look reasonable, and that is the way we are deceived to giving in. Let us live every day of our life, as mere instruments of God and we will see the serenity and peace that we will enjoy. To God alone be praise, honour and adoration! thots-n-lots.blogspot.it/2014/01/word-2day-23rd-january-2014.html
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:46:27 +0000
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