Gospel: John 21:20-25
So the word spread among the brothers that that
disciple would not die. But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just
“What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of
yours?”
It is this disciple who testifies to these things and
has written them, and we know that his testimony is true. There are also many
other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I
do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written.
+ + + + + + +
Reflection:
Do you always
stay close to Jesus?
John is the disciple whom Jesus loved; there is that
closeness between them and we saw it when John reclined upon His chest (John
13:23-25). John was also the only disciple who was with Jesus until His last
gasp of breath on the cross.
In our present time it may be very odd to see a man
recline upon the chest of another man. Our imaginations will
conclude something else which is not right. But during Jesus’ time; it suggest
close friendship between the Master/Teacher (Jesus) and His disciple (John).
John had Jesus’ ears that he could ask HIM questions whenever he wants too. The
strength of their friendship was clearly evident when John stayed with Jesus
until the very end of the Lord’s earthly life.
This is also the friendship that the Lord wants from us, Jesus wants us to always lean towards Him and stay with Him regardless of our life’s predicaments. We stay close to Jesus in our happy moments, and even more so, we should lean closer to Jesus in our moments of sadness, difficulties, and trials. With Jesus, we always have someone who will help us overcome whatever difficulties we are going through. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
No comments:
Post a Comment