Do Nothing Out Of Selfishness

Philippians 2:1-4 
Luke 14:12-14

The willingness to do something no matter how little and the readiness to give something no matter how small can bear much fruit if done appropriately. That is why St.Paul’s desire for all Christians is whatever we do or say;
‘Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; put simply; have a universal heart. For every act of love involves dying to selfishness.It is by dying to the false self that the true self, made in God’s image is found. It means that acknowledging that we are all dependent on God’s grace makes us humble. In today’s gospel, Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisee’s house. He put forth that when you hold lunch or dinner invite everyone. In other words, don’t invite your family or friends only when you have an occasion.

Who are the invisible people in our life?  Whom do we pass by daily?
The poor could be our sister, struggling to pay her bills this month.  The sick could be our brother, in body or in mind.  The crippled or lame might be our mother, needing help with her walker or wheelchair.  How about the person with a different skin color or ethnic background.  The lonely person, longing to be accepted.  The person reeling from a brutal separation or divorce.  The convict.  The adult just recently orphaned after their final parent dies.  The person trapped in the recesses of mental illness.And the list goes on and on.These are all beautiful souls, worthy of the little notes, flowers, and gifts of our heart.  And the sharing of that love only doubles as it floods not just one, but two.

Do you place yourself or sit in a place of honor before you are placed by those who invited you? Who will be blessed with a little surprise from us today?

Peace, joy, and surprising love to you all today, and forever.Amen

Fr Osho