Gospel: Mark 1:12-15
After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the
gospel of God: This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel.
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Reflection:
Have you been through a desert experience?
Desert experience are moments of trials and tribulations for all of us. This is something that we go through in our lifetime not only once but many times. More often than not we pass through this desert experience because we create it for ourselves. For example, the temptation to sin is a desert experience it’s here where our firm resolve to follow God is tested. Some of us are able to conquer this desert experience but some are not able to do so.
The moment we succumb to these many temptations that satan dangles before us it will spell trouble for us and our family. We may enjoy fleeting happiness and satisfaction but at the end of the day there will be problems. Why? Because we were not able to resist the temptation of satan.
Jesus had His own desert experience; He was tested by satan in the wilderness. Yet He did not succumb to the temptation of satan to betray God. Because Jesus was very steadfast in His faith and love for God, can this be said of us as well?
The moment you are able to conquer your own desert experience many good things will come your way. However when you are not able to overcome your own desert experience be sure of troubles to come along your way. Who wants trouble in this era of Covid – 19 no one wants it.
Let us therefore be committed to God as Jesus was committed to God and to
His mission during His own desert experience.
– Marino J. Dasmarinas
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