Am I able to recognise Elijah, John the Baptist and the Son of Man in my Life

Gospel Thoughts

Advent Season : 2nd Week - Saturday

GOSPEL Mt 17:9a, 10-13

*First Reading - Sir 48:1-4, 9-11*

*Am I able to recognise Elijah, John the Baptist and the Son of Man in my Life*

*1) Elijah was a great Prophet*

One among great prophets of the Old Testament. 

There is no record of His death in the Scriptures, but He was taken to heaven through a chariot of fire and horses of fire and Elijah is lifted up in a whirlwind. (2Kings 2:1-5)

Because of this people believed that Elijah will come again before the messiah comes. 

*2) John the Baptist is the New Elijah*

According to belief of the people, which has strong foundation in the 2Kings 2:1-9, John the Baptist is the New Elijah, who had all the qualities and the nature of Elijah. 

But only few people recognised him as the reappearance of Elijah. 

Such was the Greatness of John the Baptist.

*3) Son of Man is the New Mosses of Israel*

In the New testament Jesus is the New Mosses because of the similarities between Jesus and Moses. 

Moses led people to God. Son of Man also will lead people to God.

*4) In spite of the Clear appearance, Scribes and Pharisees could not recognise their identity*

In John the Baptist they saw a man who is possessed with a demon

In Son of Man they saw a person who was involved in driving, eating and mixing with the sinners 

*5)John the Baptist and the Son of Man is always present in our midst. Are you able to recognise them?*

Every call for repentance is nothing but the reminder of John the Baptist

Simple ans ascetic life is the reminder of John the Baptist

Jesus' Presence is very powerful in our lives.forgiveness, humility, faithfulness, courage, are the various ways through which Christ works. 

Am I able to recognise this Jesus in my Life?

*6)*Hurdles for recognising Jesus in our life*

For scribes it was arrogance, pride, self righteousness, chosen and privileged people of God. Such an attitude make us blind in recognising Jesus in our Lives. 

*7) When I recognise Jesus in my life, changes take place*

Zacchaeus recognised Jesus, there came great Change. 

Matthew recognised Jesus, it changed his life. 

Sinful woman recognised Jesus, and there was a miracle in her life. 

The lepers, blind, lame, deaf recognised Jesus and we can see the Change in their lives 

Am I recognised Jesus in my Life? 

Recognise Jesus in your life and there will be great miracles in life. 

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*