Jeremiah 13:1-11
Deuteronomy 32:18-21
John 11:19-27
ARE YOU GOD’S FRIEND?
Mary and Lazarus were friends of Jesus who catered for His needs.
The gospels tell us that they welcomed Jesus frequently into their home, and Jesus made His home not only in their home but essentially in their hearts. Their hearts were the dwelling place of God. They believe in Him and the power of His resurrection.
Christ’s passion was the greatest act of love. Giving himself to allow us to be able to enter eternal life. When we make sacrifices for others or when we assist others without recognition, we perform small acts of love.
These actions reflect God’s love and as God’s sons and daughters, our acts of love help to bring the presence of God to others. Thus, active service and prayer or reflection are both ways in which we show and respond to God’s love.
God wants to pitch his tent in our hearts to remain there, but the choice is ours to make. We are either friends or foes. Christ is the resurrection and the life, the bread of life; he who comes to him and opens the door of his heart shall not hunger; he who believes in me shall not thirst.
Fr Joseph Osho
