Isaiah 26:1-6
Matthew 7:21,24-27
In today’s first reading from Isaiah, God is described as the “eternal Rock” in whom we can put our trust. The “Rock” is a common Old Testament metaphor expressing the dependability of God. In today’s Gospel. We hear some part of the sermon on the Mount. Christ talks about placing ourselves on solid foundation and doing God’s will.
He states clearly what discipleship means. We are called to be disciples of Christ but that discipleship requires certain commitments on our part. It entails placing Christ at the very centre of our lives and before all other things, including family and friends.
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Becoming a disciple is not an easy task and so we must weigh it up very carefully but, in the end , if we do take up the call and follow him closely then the reward will be great indeed.
The very force and life of our love for God is his love for us and to do the will of God. Isaiah 26:3 says- The Lord grant peace to those whose faith is firm. When you do the will of God, you stand on the Rock that never fails.
Fr Joseph Osho
