Gospel: Matthew 10:17-22
Jesus
said to his disciples: “Beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and
scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings
for my sake as a witness before them and the pagans. When they hand you over, do
not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given
at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the
Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will hand over brother to
death, and the father his child; children will rise up against parents and have
them put to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever
endures to the end will be saved.”
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Reflection:
Do you
feel persecuted for following Jesus? You are not alone; as you read this many
are choosing to die for Jesus Christ than deny Him.
Contrary
with those who promise a life of ease and affluence the moment we follow Jesus.
Truth to tell is Jesus did not promise us a life of comfort and ease; He promised
His constant presence within us amidst the persecution.
So let us continue to become Jesus eyes, ears
and hands in this world. Let us radiate Jesus’ light and love no matter the
difficulties; let us not be afraid Jesus will always be with us.
Jesus
Himself said in the gospel: “Whoever endures to the end will be saved (Matthew
10:22).” – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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